Jeremiah 49

God through Jeremiah declares judgement on the nations that surrounded Israel, Edom and Ammon distant relatives as well. The judgement declared is fairly similar: they who were once mighty will fall, the various cities they had had confidence in will be destroyed, and they suffer due to their pride and self reliance. What was also similar amongst these nations is they were observers of God’s work amongst the Jews. So if anyone was to get the point of God’s glory and presence with the Jews, it would have been them. But they followed false gods instead. Therefore they too will suffer under Nebuchadnezzar’s military might, but even he is a tool in the hand of God to accomplish His purposes. It should encourage us to look at the ways we are looking out for and to ourselves rather than God and make sure we are not ignoring the messages God sends us…through His word, His Spirit and His people.