Greetings!
Human as we are, we have doubts about anything. The Bible is full of people who doubted God’s plan at first yet totally surrendered to God later on. Indeed, it is difficult to trust in God’s plan in the midst of chaos in our lives.
The story of Jeremiah buying a land in the midst of war and devastation is a prime example to all of us about trusting in God’s plan no matter what the situation.
Here are three things that we can learn from this story:
First, trusting in God’s plan is an act of faith.
In Jeremiah 32, we see the prophet Jeremiah buying a field in the midst of a devastating war and imminent captivity. This act might seem puzzling to some, but it holds a profound lesson of faith and trust in God’s plan. Despite the turmoil surrounding him, Jeremiah trusted in God’s promises, believing that one day, people would return to this land. His purchase was an act of obedience and an expression of unwavering faith in God’s plans for the future.
Second, trusting in God’s plan is trusting in God’s promises.
To fully grasp the significance of Jeremiah’s purchase, we must turn to Jeremiah 29, where God gives His people a message of hope during their exile in Babylon. Despite their circumstances, God assures them that He has a plan for their welfare and future. He promises to bring them back to the land He had given them and reminds them that His plans are of peace and not harm.
Jeremiah’s purchase of the field in the midst of war serves as a living testimony of God’s faithfulness to His Word, confirming that even in times of darkness, God is working behind the scenes to fulfill His promises.
Third, trusting in God’s plan is waiting with hope.
The act of faith of Jeremiah’s and God’s promise in Jeremiah 29 find their fulfillment in the restoration of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.
After years of exile and devastation, God brought His people back to their homeland, just as He had foretold. Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the city’s walls and restore its glory are a testament to the power of God’s redemption. Through this historical example, we learn that God’s plans may not always unfold immediately, but His timing is perfect. Jeremiah’s purchase in the midst of war serves as a reminder that God’s plans are never thwarted by earthly circumstances but will surely come into realization when the time is right.
The buying of the land by Jeremiah teaches us the significance of trusting God’s plan even in the darkest times. We can be confident that God is always at work, leading us towards the fulfillment of His plan. As we face the challenges of life, let us be like Jeremiah, holding onto our faith in God’s promises and confidently stepping forward in obedience to God’s commands.
May God bless us all!
Sincerely,
Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on
Director, Office of Communications