The Lord Will Fulfill What He Has Spoken

Note from today’s Bible reading: Jeremiah 32-35

Much of the book of Jeremiah describes divine judgment that was coming against the people of God because of their sins. However, there was still a message of hope for the future.

God told the people, “Behold, days are coming…when I will fulfill the good word which I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch of David to spring forth…” (Jeremiah 33:14-15).

This phrase – “righteous Branch of David” – was used to describe the coming Messiah. Isaiah also used this same language to prophesy of Christ (Isaiah 11:1-5).

However, it was not just Jeremiah and Isaiah that spoke of this. Peter said, “All the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and his successors onward, also announced these days” (Acts 3:24). Of course, Peter was speaking after Jesus died on the cross, was raised from the dead, ascended to heaven, and was reigning as king over His kingdom. Salvation was now available through Christ, and Peter explained that this was previously announced through the prophets.

Despite what was perceived as a negative message from Jeremiah, God provided hope. He declared He would fulfill His promises in Christ. Peter was able to proclaim that God had fulfilled these promises.

So remember that the Lord will fulfill what He has spoken. Ultimately, all of His promises are fully realized in Christ. No matter how discouraging our circumstances are at the moment, let us not lose sight of our hope in Christ.