I must confess, I find the judgement on the nations in the later chapters of Jeremiah a bit difficult to read. I miss the vivid narrative anchors of the story of the earlier chapters. I search in vain for easily relatable characters.
But obviously, the chapters matter. They address the inevitable question of the survivors of God's judgment on Jerusalem.
What about them?
On the surface, Israel and Judah's behavior seems no worse than any of their surrounding neighbors. Yet they alone have faced severe judgment.
Now, the first truth is that the neighbors had not rejected their covenant relationship with God. Because Israel had more, they were held more accountable. But secondly, these chapters reveal that all the other nations will be held accountable as well. Their rebellion, their false worship, their antagonism against God's people would not be forgotten.
These chapters also remind us that God is LORD of all. Not just Israel, not just Judah. But all the nations stand before God. They are lifted by His hand. They will be brought down by His hand.
Yes, He is LORD of all. Thanks for asking.
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