‘You have said to me (Jerehiah), O Lord God, “Buy for yourself the field with money and call in witnesses”—although the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’ ” (v.25)
Here in chapter 32 God is testing Jeremiah to see if he believes what he is proclaiming. For God had told Jeremiah that even though the city will be given into the hands of the Chaldeans that later, “Houses and fields and vineyards will again be bought in this land” ’ (v.15).
So Jeremiah bought the field of Hanamel (his Uncle’s son), which was in Anathoth, for seventy shekels of silver. He signed the deed, sealed it, called in witnesses, gave the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of Hanamel his uncle’s son and told him to, “put them in an earthenware jar, that they may last a long time” (vv.9-14).
This faithful act in front of all these people represented Jeremiah’s belief that, even though they were about to be taken captive for 70 years, he believed God would eventually bring his people back to their land as He stated (vv.42-44). This speaks to us concerning how we should consider actions we may take in unclear circumstances. Jeremiah did not consider anything to difficult for God, he acted in faith, backed by conformation, and was obedient to God's call. Great example for us to follow.
The Truth: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.” (Jeremiah 33:14)
Here in chapter 32 God is testing Jeremiah to see if he believes what he is proclaiming. For God had told Jeremiah that even though the city will be given into the hands of the Chaldeans that later, “Houses and fields and vineyards will again be bought in this land” ’ (v.15).
So Jeremiah bought the field of Hanamel (his Uncle’s son), which was in Anathoth, for seventy shekels of silver. He signed the deed, sealed it, called in witnesses, gave the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the sight of Hanamel his uncle’s son and told him to, “put them in an earthenware jar, that they may last a long time” (vv.9-14).
This faithful act in front of all these people represented Jeremiah’s belief that, even though they were about to be taken captive for 70 years, he believed God would eventually bring his people back to their land as He stated (vv.42-44). This speaks to us concerning how we should consider actions we may take in unclear circumstances. Jeremiah did not consider anything to difficult for God, he acted in faith, backed by conformation, and was obedient to God's call. Great example for us to follow.
The Truth: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.” (Jeremiah 33:14)
