“The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: ‘Have you not observed that these people are saying, ‘The Lord has rejected the two clans that he chose’? Thus, they have despised my people so that they are no longer a nation in their sight. Thus says the Lord: If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed order of heaven and earth, then I will reject the offspring of Jacob and David my servant and will not choose one of his offspring to rule over the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will restore their fortunes and will have mercy on them.’” (Jeremiah 33:23-26)
Once again, the Lord reminds the people of His covenant with David. Regarding this covenant, He says it is as sure as his covenant with night and day (ie, sun and moon). And, finally, he says He will restore Israel.
Interestingly, the above claims are in response to those who are saying, ‘The Lord has rejected the two clans that he chose.’ Thus, they have despised my people and no longer view them as my people.
I have noticed lately that in the conservative religious and political world, the thought that God has rejected Israel has increased to the point that people who once supported Israel now despise them and claim that modern Israel is only political Israel, not biblical Israel. Furthermore, all evil that is not clearly tied to Islam is blamed on “political” Israel.
First, I’m thankful for a God who remains faithful to His promises. Second, I worry for those who deny what God has repeatedly said about his eternal covenant with Israel.
Father, there is none like you. You are faithful beyond human understanding. Help me hold fast when people around me waver in their belief in your covenant with Israel. Amen.
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