Let's start with the big picture. What is Jeremiah promising? First, he is promising return from exile – 70 years later. Second, he is promising the coming of the Davidic King – 600 years later. Third, he is promising the restoration of all things - which we still anticipate.
Even though Jeremiah is speaking directly to a 6th century B.C. audience, he is also speaking to us.
Jeremiah uses the themes of exile, sickness, and storm – among others – as metaphors for the fundamental problems that afflict the people of God – and indeed, all humanity.
As you experience exile – loneliness and depression – as you experience sickness and affliction – as you experience storms and disasters – God's promise meets you in the midst of your troubles.
“I am with you to save you, declares the LORD.” This season of the year we celebrate the coming of Immanuel - God with us - because the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. God had promised for centuries, “I am with you to save” - but the salvation by the judges didn't last; the salvation by the house of David faded away.
In order for the promises of Jeremiah to be fulfilled, we need a Son of David who never dies....
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