Jeremiah 38-40; Psalm 74; Psalm 79

In chapter 38 we see Jeremiah getting thrown in the dungeon for the words of the Lord He spoke. Satan has a way of trying to keep the Lord's words from ringing true. Ebed Melech was an Ethiopian eunuch that petitioned the King on His behalf. He allowed Himself to be used by God in the place God had placed Him. The King inquired the word of the Lord from Jeremiah. Jeremiah again was faithful to speak truth God used the King to protect Him from the princes in the Kingdom. How can the Lord use you to deliver one of His servants from the pit?

In chapter 39 we see God's prophecy being fulfilled and Jerusalem was destroyed, burned and God's people being delivered into captivity. The King's family suffered the judgment of the Lord as well. We should believe God as He knows best and will always make a way out if we ask. He promises to deliver them when their sentence is over.

In Chapter 40 Jeremiah is cared for and freed to do whatever He wants. The Babylonians understand it is because of Israels disobedience that they were defeated and taken captive.
Our disobedience will always take us captive.

In Psalm 74 Asaph cries out to God in agony. He tells the Lord of the condition of their country, temple and of their oppression. Our Lord is more concerned with our spiritual condition than our physical condition. He has to get our attention physically before we turn our hearts to Him and acknowledge Him as Lord. After we turn to Him, then He will then again take care of us as He does His own sheep.

IN Psalm 79 He cries out in repentance. He asks for and restoration. He asks God to avenge them for what their enemies had done. He wants to be our God and God wants us to be His people. When we break through all the warnings and do not turn from our sins until God takes action to get our attention, then there will be a time of correction before we can be restored to be leading others again. Our Lords perfect plan involves us to stay faithful to Him and rest in His provision.