Jeremiah 45: 4 This is what you are to
say to him: The Lord has said, Truly, the building which I put up will be
broken down, and that which was planted by me will be uprooted, and this
through all the land;
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And as for you, are you looking for great things for yourself? Have no desire
for them: for truly I will send evil on all flesh, says the Lord: but your life
I will keep safe from attack wherever you go.
When Crisis Cuts Off Personal Glory
Baruch is receiving both a promise and a caution
or a warning in this prophetic word through Jeremiah. First comes the
caution or the warning. Don't
expect personal greatness or security during this coming time of tragedy.
Baruch is not to be concerned about developing his own ministry and personal
fortunes during this time.
The promise is the Lord would keep him safe in
the midst of all the terrible things that would befall the nation. Even if he
was taken as a prisoner to another country the Lord would be with him and keep
him alive.
The time in which one lives presents both
opportunities and difficulties. Personal goals may be required to take back seat because of larger public
issues.
As followers of Jesus we still live within the
context of the time we live in. World War II interrupted the lives of believers
in the same way it interrupted the lives of non believers. Some will never rise
to great personal heights because the situations in which they live will not
permit it. However they can still be used of God in those situations. Noted
politicians are speaking about living for a cause greater than yourself.
Secondly even in adverse international
situations you can have the promise of Divine protection.
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