Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Jeremiah 17 begins with a rebuke. God is calling out the idol worshipers, for trusting in other gods and forsaking Him and His teachings.
Like a parent with a child who’s made a terrible choice, God makes it very clear that these choices have led and will lead to consequences.
And yet, rather than only focusing on all that’s been lost and will be lost because of our terrible choices, Jeremiah brings us a refreshing reminder:
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
He calls those who trust Him “blessed,” even as chaos, sin, and idolatry reign around them. He says that people who trust in God “will be like a tree planted by the water … (Jeremiah 17:8 NIV)
We get to choose who and what we worship. Who is your confidence in? Who do you trust? If it is the Lord, take heart knowing that in this you are blessed.
An abundant life in God (full of fruit even when sin is all around), is the mark of having chosen to trust Him. What an incredible thing it is to be able to make this choice!
Jeremiah 17:7 emphasizes the importance of trusting in God, and the blessings that come with it.
Amen
