Jeremiah 15:15-18
Faithful obedience to God’s word can lead to profound suffering, yet the servant of God continues to depend on the Lord for vindication and strength.
15 Yahweh, you know. Remember me, visit me, and avenge me of my persecutors. You are patient, so don’t take me away. Know that for your sake I have suffered reproach.
16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart, for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies.
17 I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, for you have filled me with indignation.
18 Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuses to be healed? Will you indeed be to me as a deceitful brook, like waters that fail?
Faithful obedience to God’s word can lead to profound suffering, yet the servant of God continues to depend on the LORD for vindication and strength.
To record Jeremiah’s personal appeal to the LORD for vindication and relief from persecution as he faithfully bears the burden of proclaiming God’s word.
Even Moses and Samuel Could Not Turn This Judgment Away
Judah's judgment has become unavertable, yet the LORD preserves his prophet by calling him to repent, speak precious words, refuse accommodation, and stand as a fortified wall amid opposition.