Jeremiah 27  God said, "I have made the earth, the men and the beasts which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is pleasing in My sight." (v5)

Surprisingly, at that time, He gave it to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.  This was a temporary gift. It was only for a season. Ultimately all of creation belongs to One so much greater.. "For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." (Colossians 1:16-17)

Jeremiah's message was to all the nations around Israel.. submit to the one that God put in power, or perish.  Judah was still trying to rely on outside help.. but God was bringing that all to an end.  They could submit to Him or perish.  

And, ultimately, that is each person's choice too.. we either submit and surrender to our Creator, who happens to love us and want us.. or we perish.  In these days, we are seeing what is happening in Israel.. and we know that God is in the middle of this... He loves His people and wants them to listen to His Word and surrender to His will.  May they not reject the Messiah any longer, but call on Him, who made them and holds them together.

Father in heaven, glorious and gracious, just and merciful.. we call on You .. praying for Your Kingdom to come and Your will to be done. May Jesus, the King of glory reign in Jerusalem and in all the earth we pray.  Bring home the captives.. set the prisoners free, Lord God.  Protect the children and the women, please Lord God!  Make Your Name great in the nations.. every nation.. we pray.  Thank You for making the way of salvation plain.. the glorious gospel.. let it be shouted above the roof tops.  Be glorified in all of this today, Lord.  In the name of Jesus Christ the Lord we come.. amen.