Behold,the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised
-Jeremiah 33:14
Summary of Jeremiah chapter 33:
This chapter is a continuation of prophecies of spiritual blessings on the church of Christ in Gospel times, of which the return of the Jews from captivity, and the benefits following on that, were types. The place where Jeremiah had this prophecy communicated to him, is the prison,
1. The prophet Jeremiah predicts a restoration of Israel and Judah to the favor of God, attended with such glorious circumstances as shall astonish all the world, Jeremiah 33:1-9.
2. Their prosperity from that period is then described by a beautiful enumeration of circumstances, Jeremiah 33:10-13.
3. It leads to the promise of the Messiah, the grand subject of the prophetical writings, and the happiness and stability which the children of Israel shall enjoy under his government; promises which, in so far as they respect the great body of the Jews, remain still to be fulfilled, Jeremiah 33:14-26.
Today’s Verse:
God speaks through Jermiah and gives promises of restoration – fulfilled in part under Ezra and Nehemiah, fulfilled in whole with the completion of the new covenant – these promises were a remarkable contrast to the present state of destruction in Judah and Jerusalem. God repeats them for assurance and emphasis.
"…that good thing…."; that gracious thing concerning Christ and salvation by him. That mercy promised to the fathers; that good thing that came out of Nazareth. The good Shepherd that laid down his life for the sheep, preferable to the shepherds before spoken of.
Whatever God promises He does. It may not be in a day or two but He will do it at his own time.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, please enlighten my mind with truth; Inflame my heart with love; Inspire my will with courage;
Enrich my life with service. Pardon what I have been; Sanctify what I am; And order what I shall be.
Bless Zion family.In the name of Jesus, Amen.