Jeremiah 47:1-8

God’s judgment is full and complete.  Israel has been taken into captivity and left desolate because of their constant idolatry.  However, there were many nations surrounding Israel that were instrumental in leading her into idolatry.  Egypt had always been a stumbling block to the nation of Israel and God judged her.  The Philistines were another nation that led Israel astray into idolatry.  God had used the Philistines to judge Israel and now God reveals His plan to judge them for their idolatrous influence as well as their own wickedness.

GOD WILL JUDGE WITH FLOOD: Jeremiah promises that the land of the Philistines will be destroyed with a flood of rushing waters.  All the people of the land will flee from the flood but it will be useless.  Horses and chariots will flood down upon them and the will be so weak from running that they will not even have the strength to look back and see how their own children are doing.  When God determines to destroy a land there is nothing that men can do to prevent it.  His power is absolute and His judgment is sure.  We must do all we can to preserve this current world from the judgment to come by proclaiming Christ to all of mankind. 


GOD WILL JUDGE WITH BLOOD: Not only will there be horses and chariots but the soldiers will be arriving with swords.  These swards may be carried by soldiers but they are empowered by the hand of God.  God has appointed that the nation along with all of the cities of the Philistines be destroyed and the people annihilated by the sword.  These soldiers are simply doing the work of God in judging this nation.  God is able to protect as well as condemn at any moment.  We would do well to live in constant awareness of God, the all-mighty judge, and His knowledge of our circumstance and our spiritual as well as physical circumstances.  Our job is to trust and obey without question so we can avoid His severe judgments.

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