30:13,14
“There is no one to plead your cause, no remedy, no healing.” There is nothing we can do to sort ourselves out. We can do it ourselves, and no ally we may turn to can do it either. Judah had turned to many nations looking for allies, but the allies could not help her. Moreover, her “allies” did not care for Judah, they had no concern. It was the Lord who had struck her. This is so important to appreciate. It is why there was no escape, because Babylon was not the real enemy, God was! But it was also good news. For the one who had defeated her would also rescue her. Our biggest problem is our sin and God’s judgement upon our sin. We are by nature enemies of God. But this is also good news, for this same God has redeemed us.
30:15
“Why do you cry out...” It was because of their “great guilt and many sins” that these things were happening. All societies and human beings know that life is full of trouble. The fundamental reason for this is our rebellion against God, and until we acknowledge this there can be no lasting solution.
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