July 25, 2024
Beware of False Prophets -- Part 4
Jeremiah 23:19-20
07/25/2024
19 Behold, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone
forth, a whirling tempest; it will burst upon the
head of the wicked.
20 The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he
has executed and accomplished the intents of his
heart. In the latter days you will understand it
clearly. (ESV)
The prophet Jeremiah proclaimed the wrath of God so that the
people of Judah would repent of their sin. Without the preaching
of the law, people are not ready nor able to hear of God's grace,
love, and mercy. The law condemns, the law shows the wrath of
God.
Jeremiah warned those living in Jerusalem and the land of
Judah:
Behold, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a
whirling tempest; it will burst upon the head of the
wicked. The anger of the LORD will not turn back until
he has executed and accomplished the intents of his
heart. In the latter days you will understand it
clearly.
The warning is clear, God does not accept our excuses for
sin, our excuses for rejecting His mercy. His wrath and
vengeance will truly be shown to all who reject His offer of
grace. Even though this message is unpopular, even though this
message shows us our rebellion, the truth remains. Our Lord will
come to judge the living and the dead.
How do we escape the wrath of the Lord? Repent, and accept
His mercy. Know that He desires to show you His undeserved love
and grace as found in Jesus Christ, our Savior. This He has
revealed in His Holy, inspired, inerrant Word.
May our Lord grant that we turn from our sin and live in His
grace and love. Amen.