Jeremiah 30:3 The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will bring my people Israel and Judah back from captivity and restore them to the land I gave their ancestors to possess,’ says the Lord.”
Perspective is such a profound factor in how you interpret or perceive the things you read and hear. I am solidly in a place in my life where I cling to hope with both hands. I have read Jeremiah to this point marveling at the hope and opportunity woven into God’s warnings of what will happen if the people don’t repent.
Jeremiah 30:8 “ ‘In that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will break the yoke off their necks and will tear off their bonds; no longer will foreigners enslave them.’”
Commentary says of this chapter, “It’s general tone of hopefulness and optimism sets it apart from much of the previous Jeremiah.” I shouldn’t be surprised because that’s how I’ve read Jeremiah in the past, but this time all I see in every chapter is God offering an opportunity for His people to turn back to Him.
Jeremiah 30:9 “‘Instead, they will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.’”
Lord, Thank You for Your hope. Thank You that I am able to see abundant hope in these passages. Help me in life to see and cling to Your hope as well. Help me to shine Your beacon of hope for others. Amen.
Jeremiah 30:10 “ ‘So do not be afraid, Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, Israel,’ declares the Lord. ‘I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their exile. Jacob will again have peace and security, and no one will make him afraid.’”
Have a blessed day.