Jeremiah 52, Titus 1, Proverbs 10:1-10
Jeremiah 52:31-32 (ESV)
“And in the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin
king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-fifth day of the month,
Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, graciously
freed Jehoiachin king of Judah and brought him out of prison. And he spoke
kindly to him and gave him a seat above the seats of the kings who were with
him in Babylon.”
In Jeremiah 52:31–32, the prophet records what happened to
Jehoiachin, the king of Judah, while God’s people were still in exile.
Jehoiachin was released from prison and began to receive better treatment in
Babylon. He exchanged his prison garments for regular clothes, ate daily at the
Babylonian king’s table, and was given a daily allowance.
These verses remind us that the Lord is sovereign in all
circumstances. He remains in control and can orchestrate events for the good of
His people, changing situations according to His divine will. Even when we find
ourselves in difficult seasons, believers in Jesus Christ can trust that
Father-God will bring restoration in His perfect timing. The Lord often uses
unexpected people and events to reveal His kindness and mercy. As followers of
Christ, we must trust in His sovereignty, knowing that He can bring
transformation even in the hardest moments of our lives.
When I first moved to Arizona, those first three months were
some of the hardest I’ve ever faced. My job search seemed hopeless, and I was
weighed down by the stress of leaving a place I’d called home for decades.
Experts say moving is one of life’s most stressful experiences, and I certainly
felt it. I went through a solid week of deep depression, convinced it would
never end. But during that time, the Holy Spirit reminded me of the promise the
Lord had made—that I would find a job within six months of moving. That gentle
reminder gave me the strength to climb out of that dark place. And true to His
word, Father-God fulfilled His promise—I found a job within six months of
arriving in the state.
If these verses stir something in your heart today—if you
feel a tug to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is always in
control—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in
prayer. Tell Him that you trust Him, that you long to walk with Him, and that
you welcome His presence into your life. Father-God is faithful, and He stands
ready to meet you right where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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