Jeremiah 39:1-18

“I told you so” must have been the words Jeremiah was very tempted to say to all those men who had contradicted him and to the king.  God had promised that Jerusalem would fall for many years but the people would not listen.  Now they are facing the consequences of their actions.  Things could have been much different had they heeded the Word of the Lord.  God has revealed many things about the future to us.  Time has a way of making us forget these things.  God does not forget and will always keep His Word .  We must live in light of these promises.

JERUSALEM FALLS: Just as Jeremiah had foretold, Nebuchadnezzar broke through the walls of Jerusalem and captured the city.  Zedekiah continues his poor leadership by fleeing the city with some of the key leaders.  He did not surrender as Jeremiah had recommended, nor did he stay and fight for the people until death.  He and his cowardly counselors are overtaken and the majority of these rulers were brutally killed while Zedekiah was made to watch and then they took Zedekiah’s eyes out.  Things did not have to end this way but there is always a price to pay for disobedience to God’s Word.


JEREMIAH IS SAFE: Jeremiah had been kept captive by his own people and remained in the city until he was discovered and taken to the king.  Jeremiah was released and allowed to stay in the city and minister to the people who were left.  God always knows of our situation and He is able and faithful to deliver those who fear Him and obey His Word.  Jeremiah faced great opposition but stood firm and was able to see God’s Word fulfilled.

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