Jeremiah 33:10-13 - His love endures forever

33:10,11

At the time the prophecy was given all looked hopeless, you could look around and all you would see was destruction and desolation.Yet our God is a God of transformation. Once more the sounds of joy would be heard. Brides and grooms would marry, the sound of those bringing thanksgiving offerings to the house of the Lord. They would proclaim the praises of the Lord. There may be times when we look at our own lives, or those of people close to us, and all we see is desolation. There are two things we should do. First, we should not lose hope. Secondly, we should recognise that transformation comes when a person acknowledges their sin and turns to the Lord.

33:12,13

The picture of restoration is expanded. Specific places are named and the analogy of sheep being looked after is used. God’s promises are real, and apply to individuals and groups of people , and to real places. The shepherd-sheep analogy is used throughout the Bible, and reaches its zenith in Christ. Ultimately, we are the sheep of God’s pasture, and we are the ones who are counted by the Lord, looked after by Him. In these days we need to remind ourselves that we are cared for by the Lord.