32:16,17
Justice and righteousness are hallmarks of the presence of the kingdom of God. This leads to peace, quietness and confidence. Today we live in an age when righteousness and justice are rarely seen, and we also live in a very confused age, with little peace, but lots of turmoil. These are hallmarks of a land that has turned away from God’s ways.
32:18
God’s people will live in peace. Peace and security is part of God’s plan and desire for His people.. We see this throughout the Old Testament, and in the teachings of Jesus. The reason above all reasons why we so often do not have this peace is because we do not trust in Him, instead we look to other things. The urge to do this is extremely strong within us, and it takes the power of the Holy Spirit to break this addiction.
32:19,20
Verse 19 speaks of terrible things happening, but verse 20 of the security and blessedness of God’s people. It is not clear whether these two things are happening simultaneously, or whether one follows the other. Ie whether some of the world is experiencing the horror of v19 while God’s people continue to enjoy the blessings of God, or whether they enjoy the blessing after a period of great suffering.
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