Jeremiah 37-39, Psalm 132
Jeremiah 39:15-18 (NLT)
“The Lord had given the following message to Jeremiah while he was still in prison: ‘Say to Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will do to this city everything I have threatened. I will send disaster, not prosperity. You will see its destruction, but I will rescue you from those you fear so much. Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the Lord, have spoken!’’”
In Jeremiah 39:15–18, the Lord told Jeremiah what would happen to Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, who rescued him when he was near death in the pit-like dungeon. Father-God first told Jeremiah to tell Ebed-Melech that Jeremiah’s prophetic words would come true and that it was His will. Then the Lord said He would rescue Ebed-Melech because he had spoken to King Zedekiah about Jeremiah’s wrongful imprisonment. The king agreed and gave Ebed-Melech thirty men to pull Jeremiah out of the pit-dungeon.
Ebed-Melech took a great risk by appealing to the king about Jeremiah’s plight and showed his trust in the God of Israel. As a reward, the Lord promised to rescue Ebed-Melech, and he would remain safe during the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
These verses remind believers that the Lord rewards people who trust in Him. Father-God saw the faithfulness of Ebed-Melech and delivered him from death during the siege of Jerusalem. The Lord rewards those who act on their faith despite potential risks.
What I take from these verses is that a believer always needs to act and speak righteously, even in the face of danger. Ebed-Melech had only minor power, but he was still able to persuade the king to stop the persecution of Jeremiah. These verses also remind me that the Lord sees our acts of kindness, and we will be rewarded for them.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who rewards those who put their trust in Him—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly 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. 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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