Throughout the Scriptures we learn that God saves His own, that God keeps those who have confidence in Him. In the following paragraphs we will talk a little about a passage from the book of Jeremiah, which shows us how God saves His people from wrong.
17 But I will deliver you in that day,” says the Lord, “and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.
18 For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me,” says the Lord.’ ”
Jeremiah 39:17-18
God had spoken about the fall of Jerusalem through His prophet Jeremiah; in fact, much of this book is centered on God correcting the people of Israel, calling them to repentance, and the king refusing to pay attention to the words of the Lord. The warnings of judgment were clear, and yet the hearts of many remained hardened. As the nation approached its moment of crisis and the consequences of disobedience unfolded, God also revealed moments of mercy toward those who trusted Him sincerely.
Already in the verses quoted, the fulfillment of the word that God had given through Jeremiah was approaching. But in the middle of this national tragedy, there was a man called Ebed-melech, to whom God made a very particular promise: that he would be delivered, that he would not fall by the sword, and that his life would be spared as a reward. Why this promise to him specifically? The answer is found in chapter 38, where this man took a courageous step and intervened to save Jeremiah from certain death.
7 Now Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs, who was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon. When the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin,
8 Ebed-Melech went out of the king’s house and spoke to the king, saying:
9 “My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon, and he is likely to die from hunger in the place where he is. For there is no more bread in the city.”
10 Then the king commanded Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, saying, “Take from here thirty men with you, and lift Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon before he dies.”
Jeremiah 38:7-10
With this bold request, this man showed that he trusted in the Lord and believed the words spoken through Jeremiah. He was not afraid to approach the king, even though the political climate was tense and dangerous. His actions demonstrated faith, compassion, and courage at a moment when most people feared speaking out.
Because of this demonstration of trust, God assured him that he would not perish in the coming judgment. His life would be preserved as “a prize,” a reminder that God honors those who act with integrity and place their confidence in Him even when the world collapses around them.
Dear friends and brothers, when we trust in the Lord and fear Him in the right way, everything changes. God frees us from evil, protects us from danger, and sustains us in the midst of chaos. Is there greater protection than that offered by the Lord? Absolutely not. Human strength fails, earthly refuges crumble, but the protection of God is firm, eternal, and incomparable.
Let us learn from Ebed-melech’s example. Let us trust the Lord even when circumstances look dark or intimidating. The same God who delivered him is the God who cares for us today. May we walk with confidence in His promises, knowing that He never abandons those who put their trust in Him.
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YES GOD WILL DELIVER AMEN
God will deliver you
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The Lord God said to Jeremiah when he was chained in the dungeon by the Assyrians, which invaded his land:
“But I will deliver you in that day, says the Lord, and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.” Jeremiah 39:17
Some believers might be able to tell us about some bad situation from which the Lord God has delivered them. Really I could say that the Lord sent a messenger to help me when I was in a city train (the subway) some years ago:
I remember I was very distressed because a lot of people surrounded me on a day of transport workers’strike. I needed to get off the train when I arrived to my stop, but the doors did not open. People pushed me, then I was at the point of crying, when a strong guy forced the doors open.
When I got out I saw he was standing up at the side of the door. I was grateful to him and I gathered that the hand of the Lord had stepped in to protect me. So I could glorify our Lord and now I can say He is my refuge and my fortress.
The Lord God promised Jeremiah he would delivere him from the hand of the evil men he was afraid of. The Lord used Nebuzaradan, the captain of the Assyrian army, to help Jeremiah: he set Jeremiah free from his chains and he could go where he wanted.
This is the very story that more than one converted people could explain today: how the Lord came to them through the gospel or the words of some friend. They were chained to vices or a bad way of life, without faith or knowledge of God, but in their darkness of spirit they received light to see and their chains were loosed.
Now they are free people by the grace of God, new creatures cleansed by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
So we can entrust the Lord with all our difficulties or problems; he can and he wants to help us because He is our liberator, and we are his people.
May the name of Jesus be glorified for ever for the Glory of God the Father. Amen.
Amen.
Father God Thank You For Your Grace And Mercy! Thank You Lord For Always Making A Way When We Couldn’t See A Way.. Lord I Praise You, Lord I Put All My Trust In You. Lord God You And You Alone Are So Worthy To Be Praise! Thank You Father God! Amen!!