August 16, 2018
What does it say?
Jeremiah prophesied the annihilation of the heathen nations of Philistia and Moab.
What does it mean?
According to Jeremiah’s warning, God’s wrath was about to be unleashed on the Philistines and Moabites. Israel’s combative relationship with the Philistines is well documented; but the greater part of today’s passage details the prophecy against Moab. Their offenses included worshiping idols and false gods, relying on their own achievements and treasures, and being proud and arrogant. Everything they worshiped, trusted, and prided themselves on was worthless in their day of judgment. God was going to judge His chosen people severely. How much worse would it be for Philistia and Moab?
How should I respond?
Sadly, much of present day society has been duped into trusting in manmade religions, good deeds, power, and wealth. None of these things satisfy God’s holiness in dealing with sin; He requires justice. Anyone not covered by the righteousness of Christ will be left to face the judgment of God. In that final day, mercy and grace will no longer be offered, and one’s own merits will amount to nothing. Who in your family or among your friends and acquaintances needs to receive Jesus? Ask the Lord to burden your heart and use you to bring them to faith in Christ before it is too late.|Further reading: Jeremiah 49