Nov. 16, 2012
Jeremiah 30
In the time of suffering the wrath of God, brought on by their own iniquity and rebellion, God gives hope.  It is He who has given them the incurable wound as punishment for their sins, but it is He who promises healing of that wound and restoration to health. 
An incurable pain from an incurable wound - that is the picture God uses for sin.  He  describes His anger as a tempest, a fierce anger, for He has inflicted the wound Himself.  He vows to not turn back until "He has performed and until He has accomplished the intent of His heart"
What is His intent - to show compassion, to heal and restore, to avenge and to return them to their rightful place where they will have thanksgiving, honor, joy, and right relationship with God.
He will give a ruler, who will come forth from their midst, One that can approach God for them, One who gives His heart as a pledge and His life for them.  Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, thank you for saving me!  Thank you for healing the incurable wound that sin has wrought.  Thank you for drinking the cup of God's wrath on my behalf.  Jesus, what a Saviour!
The gospel in Jeremiah's book!