It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Rebuke or Reassurance? a Reflection on Jeremiah 15:19-21

The prophet Jeremiah, as he often does--and not without reason, has been complaining. God has told him things are going to get worse (15:13-14).

Jeremiah complains again, "I've said what you've told me to say, and I have suffered for it. Why won't you stop this pain?"

God offers reassurance to Jeremiah. "Keep saying what I want you to say. Your enemies will not win, for I am with you. I'm the one who can and who will save you."

Does Jeremiah fear that God has deserted him, or does he fear that God won't leave him alone?
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