Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Jeremiah 21:1-7
by: Gem Barton.
Again, we read of God’s anger against Israel because of their idolatry. God was allowing Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, to take them captive. God said He would fight against them with great anger (v.5). God is merciful but He is also a God of justice. He will not—cannot—allow His children to live in sin. Jesus has paid the great price for our sin! We often say salvation is free; it may be free to us but it cost our Lord dearly and painfully. Shall we continue to abuse the grace that bought our liberty? No, we must be grateful for it and live in it with thanksgiving and praise (Romans 6:1-6).