Jeremiah Chapter 2

The marriage analogy written in this chapter shows a sharp contrast between God’s love for His people and their love for other gods. Here prophet Jeremiah condemned Judah (he sometimes called Judah “Jerusalem”) for their unfaithfulness. 

Even pagan nations like Cyprus and Kedar remained loyal to their gods, although these are not gods at all. Yet Israel had abandoned the One and only True and Living God for worthless gods (Jeremiah 2:10-11). Not only has Israel abandoned God, but they have also taught others to do evil (Jeremiah 2:33-34)

Forgetting can be dangerous, whether it is intentional or an oversight. But Israel had deliberately ignored God by focusing on the allurements of the world (Jeremiah 2:31-32).

But God remembers Israel; when they were young as a nation, having just come out of Egypt, and God says they were kind, loving, and holy towards Him (Jeremiah 2:1-3). And He wishes to remind Israel of everything He has done for them.

Despite many rebellions that His people have done (For example: Exodus 15:23-24, 16:2-3, 32:1-35, Numbers 16:1-35), God still views them as kind, loving, and holy towards Him. This shows how God is longsuffering and abundant in mercy.

We appreciate someone who remains true to a commitment, and we will be disappointed with someone who fails to keep a promise. The Lord is also pleased when His people are obedient and keep their covenant with Him. However, although The Lord is longsuffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He by no means clears the guilty (Numbers 14:18). 

Do you remember those first days in your relationship with The Lord — the wonder of love, and the joy of it? Do you remember about your initial commitment to obey Him? But have you been forgetting The Lord lately?

Let us always remember The Lord and everything He has done for us. And make sure we put all our hope in Him alone.

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