15:12-14
God warns Jeremiah that nothing is going to stop the Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah was hearing all sorts of voices that said everything would be alright. This would have been disconcerting for Jeremiah. Today we may hear many voices saying we should support LGBTQ, even voices from within the church. God reminds Jeremiah that it is His voice that Jeremiah should listen to. Then we get the real reason why resistance would be futile, and it is not because of the strength of the Babylonians, it is because God is the one bringing the destruction, Babylon is but an instrument. There is actually good news in this, for if a people repent the invasion would have failed or never happened at all. Once in captivity, if the people turn to God they will be saved.
15:15
Jeremiah continues his tale of self-pity. I say this not to judge him, for he had an incredibly difficult task, and we would act in at least the same way, if not far worse. Jeremiah calls on God to remember him and care for him. He also asks God not to take him away, and reminds God of all that he has suffered “for your sake”. Jeremiah was indeed “not taken away”, but remained in the ruins of Jerusalem.
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