In chapter 49 Jeremiah prophesies destruction to several countries. Some He said were to be restored and some were not. Some of these countries were started through incest and immorality, they worshiped false God's and were in a continuous cycle of leading God's people astray. They created enough doubt in God's ways to cause them not to only question the truth, but to walk in darkness. What starts out in disobedience can only be made pure with the Power and Love of God.
In chapter 50 we see why the Lords anger is so intent on seeing justice.
50:6 "My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray
and caused them to roam on the mountains. They wandered over mountain and hill
and forgot their own resting place." (NIV)
God always hears the cries of His lost sheep. We as shepherds are held accountable to where God's people wander spiritually. As parents would stand up to do difficult things to ensure the safety of our children, and bring justice to those who would lead them into trouble, the Lord wants to be the one to deliver us from spiritual bondage and give us a hope and a future. He understands fully the consequences as we wander and desires His best for us. He promises to deliver us, give us life to the full and desires to have that close intimate fellowship with Him.
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