“The WORD of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.” (v.1)
Here in chapter 47, just as we saw in chapter 46 concerning Egypt, God is warning the Philistine people of their coming destruction, so that they might have time to repent and turn to Him. Unfortunately for them (and for many today), they choose not to listen.
Scripture tells us that, “God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). And so it is even with the Philistines, an historically long time enemy of Israel. In His grace and mercy God warned them, but they choose not to repent.
Today many people are just like the Philistines. They have heard the Word of God, they understand the warning, but they reject the idea that they are a sinner in need of a savior. Yet, God is patient, He will wait for a time, and continue to pursue your heart, but only until His calling is no long heard.
May we as Christians never fail to be the light in a dark world, when all other lights go out, leading the way to salvation, that those around us may repent and avoid destruction.
The Truth: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a righteous God."
Here in chapter 47, just as we saw in chapter 46 concerning Egypt, God is warning the Philistine people of their coming destruction, so that they might have time to repent and turn to Him. Unfortunately for them (and for many today), they choose not to listen.
Scripture tells us that, “God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). And so it is even with the Philistines, an historically long time enemy of Israel. In His grace and mercy God warned them, but they choose not to repent.
Today many people are just like the Philistines. They have heard the Word of God, they understand the warning, but they reject the idea that they are a sinner in need of a savior. Yet, God is patient, He will wait for a time, and continue to pursue your heart, but only until His calling is no long heard.
May we as Christians never fail to be the light in a dark world, when all other lights go out, leading the way to salvation, that those around us may repent and avoid destruction.
The Truth: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a righteous God."
