THERE IS NO ONE LIKE YOU

Wednesday, 1st January 2017

Jeremiah 10:1-25

This text draws a parallel between on one hand the idols and on the other hand the Eternal God.

1. The idols and the Eternal God (1-16)

The Eternal God warns the people to not imitate the lifestyle of the idolatrous nations. They are stupid because they worship those who do nothing to them. They cut trees and and clothe them with gold and they dress the golden trees with clothes which are works of art. But it's vanity and falseness. On the other hand, the Eternal God is eternal and he mightily acts. When he speaks, the earth trembles and there is a tumult of waters. There is only Him that we must fear. He is the inheritance of the tribe of Judah and His name is the Lord of hosts. There is no one like Him, because when all will disappear, Him will remain without ceasing.

2. Correct me, O Lord (17-25)

God makes calamity come on this idolatrous Judah through the invaders of the north. They devastate his tent and break his rigging. Then the (physical and spiritual) shepherds are dispersed and their flock is scattered, because they don't inquire of the Lord (21). So Jeremiah, who represents the people, recognizes that the steps of man don't belong to him. We must abandon our useless self-sufficiency and depend on God. Jeremiah says to God to correct him, but in justice not in his anger (24). The Christian must continually let him correct if he wants to bear fruits (Jn 15:2). Jeremiah prays that God judges the nations who ignore God and the nations which devour Judah (25).

Prayer: Lord, there is no one like you, make me fear you.

Bottom line: there is no one like you (JEM 687)