Text: Jeremiah 37:1-21
Zedekiah hates God and His prophet, Jeremiah, but interestingly he urges
Jeremiah to pray for him, and he calls God “our God” (v.3). They hated God yet they wanted His blessings. Many people through their actions, hate God yet they often seek His blessings.
Since Jeremiah was in a dungeon and had suffered for many days, the King
called for him (vv.16-17), may be thinking that this time Jeremiah is humbled and will speak what the King wants to hear, especially now that the King was asking him in secret (v.17). Jeremiah feared the Lord, he was truthful despite the suffering he underwent, he told the King the whole truth, namely; that he, King Zedekiah, will be captured and delivered into the hands of the King of Babylon (v.17). In the midst of heat, never change the truth of the Word of God. Stand firm now that Jesus Christ is on your side (Mat.18:20b).
Meditate on verse 17. How are you going to apply it to your life?
Almighty Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, help me be consistent with Your Word. Amen.