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At the onset of his ministry, Jeremiah felt
inadequate to do the work of the Lord. No doubt he was overwhelmed
by the prevalence of sin in Judah. Yet God comforted Jeremiah with
the knowledge that he had been specifically chosen for this time
period. Jeremiah didn't know it then but he would be regarded as one
of the major prophets of the Old Testament. The one bright spot in
his life was coming to Jerusalem and being part of the awakening
that took place during King Josiah's reign. However, the revival
came to a halt with Josiah's untimely death and it must have crushed
Jeremiah's heart when Jehoahaz returned to evil and undid every
godly thing his father had done. By this time Jeremiah was
recognized as a national prophet but the different kings, princes
and other rulers of Jerusalem just spent their time gaining money
and power and living hedonistically. Jeremiah would prophesy for
some 33 years, grieving over his people and their refusal to repent,
virtually ignored by everyone until the Babylonians finally arrived
just as God had predicted. While this is not a story with a happy
ending, Jeremiah can stand before God with no regrets because he did
exactly what God asked of him. |
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