“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” This promise was not made to Jeremiah when he was at his pinnacle, but while he was in prison. And so it is with us. God’s sweetest promises come our way when we are shut-up and imprisoned by circumstances. But though we may be shut in, God cannot be shut out from us. No locks or bars can keep Him from His elect.
When dire events frown upon us, Deity smiles. And why not, for nothing is too hard for Him. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. Things were going from bad to worse for His prophet. And it was then that God made His bold promise, one which He was more than capable of performing.
During these tough times our testimony should be that of God’s old friend. “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”
“The word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah the second time.” If we don’t get it the first time, God always makes sure we get a second chance. (Jonah 3:1)
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