Jeremiah 12:14 This is what the Lord says: “As for all my wicked neighbors who seize the inheritance I gave my people Israel, I will uproot them from their lands and I will uproot the people of Judah from among them.”
Jeremiah says in verse 1: “Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?” Bold words, but I, too, am curious to know the answer.
Jeremiah 12:15 “But after I uproot them, I will again have compassion and will bring each of them back to their own inheritance and their own country.”
And based on the way I understand the verses here, the answer is, essentially, “Because they are My children, too, and I want to give them one more chance to turn back to Me so I can show them compassion.” I’m so thankful for His compassion in my own life. How can I fault God for offering it even to the wicked in the hopes of bringing them home?
Jeremiah 12:16 “And if they learn well the ways of my people and swear by my name, saying, ‘As surely as the Lord lives’—even as they once taught my people to swear by Baal—then they will be established among my people.”
Lord, I am not worthy to be called Your child, and yet Your refer to me as Your beloved. Thank You. As You can see, my attitude still needs some adjusting. Thank You for Your amazing compassion on all Your children. Help us to be as compassionate toward each other. Draw us all closer to You. Amen.
Jeremiah 12:17 “But if any nation does not listen, I will completely uproot and destroy it,” declares the Lord.
Have a blessed day.