“Again the word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.’“ (1-2)
“How sick is your heart, declares the Lord God, because you did all these things, the deeds of a brazen prostitute, (30)
As I live, declares the Lord God, your sister Sodom and her daughters have not done as you and your daughters have done. (48)
yet I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish for you an everlasting covenant.” (60)
The first thing that stood out to me was the word “again.” The Lord was warning Judah once AGAIN! He truly is the God of the second chance. Over and over, he warned Judah of their unrighteousness.
Since he was warning them again, it seemed like some good news was coming. However, he brutally undressed them. I only included a sampling. But in this sampling, we see Judah compared to a prostitute. He also said Sodom’s sin was less than Judah’s. I didn’t include the description of sacrificing their children on the burning altar.
THEN, as He does, God offered them hope. Verse 60: yet I will remember my covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish for you an everlasting covenant.” He has not and will not abandon them.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness. Amen.
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