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Read Jeremiah 23:5-6.
The prophet Jeremiah lived during a very difficult time in Judah’s history. He witnessed the downfall and destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians and the deportation of an estimated 62,000 -70,000 to Babylon. This text gave the people of God great hope. He prophesies about a day when God is going to raise up a righteous branch (Jesus). He will be called Jehovah Tsidkenu, The Lord Our Righteousness. The word righteous means Purity of heart and rectitude of life; being and doing right. God is a righteous and just God who will always treat us fairly. God is no respecter of persons. I am reminded of a text a few chapters over when Jermiah proclaims “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11). Babylon ruled Jerusalem and many of their best and brightest were held captive. Despite the situation, Jeremiah declares better days are coming, and God has a hopeful plan for their lives. I believe the same is true for us today. God has a plan for our lives and our church. That plan includes a future filled with hope.
Jehovah Tsidkunu (Tseed-keh-noo), The Lord our Righteousness, thank you for always loving me and for having a plan for my life. I trust you and your plan for my life. Amen.
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