| Author: | F. Wayne Mac Leod | ISBN: | 9781310839405 |
| Publisher: | F. Wayne Mac Leod | Publication: | December 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | F. Wayne Mac Leod |
| ISBN: | 9781310839405 |
| Publisher: | F. Wayne Mac Leod |
| Publication: | December 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Jeremiah 51:8 is a simple verse the brings a powerful challenge. The people of God watched as their enemy (who had stripped them of life and homeland), suffered under the judgment of God. Jeremiah speaks into this situation and challenged his people to respond to the pain of their enemies with tenderness and compassion.
This verse is a challenge to all of us who have suffered unjustly. It is an Old Testament call to demonstrate the love and mercy of God even to those who have offended us or treated us unfairly.
Having lost so much at the hand of the enemy, this was a difficult challenge for the people of God. It is equally as challenging for us as well.
Jeremiah 51:8 is a simple verse the brings a powerful challenge. The people of God watched as their enemy (who had stripped them of life and homeland), suffered under the judgment of God. Jeremiah speaks into this situation and challenged his people to respond to the pain of their enemies with tenderness and compassion.
This verse is a challenge to all of us who have suffered unjustly. It is an Old Testament call to demonstrate the love and mercy of God even to those who have offended us or treated us unfairly.
Having lost so much at the hand of the enemy, this was a difficult challenge for the people of God. It is equally as challenging for us as well.
