Jeremiah 50

August 29

Jeremiah 50

"In those days, at that time,” declares the Lord, “search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for the sins of Judah, but none will be found, for I will forgive the remnant I spare." (Jeremiah 50:20, NIV)

 The guilt of Israel and the sins of Judah were plentiful. From the time God delivered them out of Egypt, they complained and rebelled against God. They depended on other nations to protect them when God said He would be their protector. They worshiped idols made of stone and wood when the Living God told them they were to worship Him alone and He would provide all their needs. When He warned them of coming judgment they killed His messengers. In spite of all these things, God promised to forgive the remnant He spared.

The Psalmist wrote; "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." (Psalm 103:11-12, NIV) East and west never meet, our transgressions never return to the heart of God. He loves us more than we can imagine and extends grace upon grace to bring us into a loving relationship with Him. He forgives us of our sin and provides the means to remove it from our lives. God does all the work and invites us to receive the benefits.

Jesus cried from the cross; “Father forgive them.” Though we do not deserve it, God has forgiven us. Our guilt is not just covered over, it is removed from the ledger. It no longer exists. How do we respond to such great love? How do respond to such forgiveness? Jesus said for us to love as He loved and to forgive as He forgave. Amazing Love.