Jeremiah 32:16-23 – Jeremiah’s Prayer – audio

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Text: Jeremiah 32:16-23

Introduction

Jeremiah was distressed. He was commanded by God to preach to the people, but they were not listening.

His prayer is a reminder for us that God is in control, and we must allow ourselves to put our complete trust in Him. As was recently discussed, “we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).”

Jeremiah was called by God, and He had a purpose.

Body

Jeremiah 32:16-17.

God made the heavens and the earth (2 Kings 19:15; Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24).

There is nothing too difficult for God (Genesis 18:14; Luke 18:27; Job 42:2; Matthew 19:26; Luke 1:37).

Jeremiah 32:18.

God shows His lovingkindness to thousands. It is described in the Psalms as better than life (Psalm 63:3), good (Psalm 69:16), always abounding (Psalm 92:1-2), etc.

God will also repay iniquity to those that continue to sin, yet show mercy to those that keep His commandments (Exodus 20:5-6; 34:6-7; Numbers 14:18-24).

Those that name Christ may depart from iniquity (2 Timothy 2:19); they are redeemed by Christ (Titus 2:14).

God and Christ are referred to as “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Redeemer, LORD of Hosts, and the Holy one of Israel (Isaiah 9:6; 47:4; Jeremiah 10:16; 50:34).

Jeremiah 32:19.

God is great in counsel. He shows this through Joseph, Daniel, Solomon, and others.

He is mighty in works (providing manna, helping the Israelites to cross the Red Sea, et al.).

His eyes are open to all the ways of men, and nothing is hidden from Him (Hebrews 4:13; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Job 31:4; 34:21; Proverbs 15:3; Jeremiah 16:17).

He gives to man according to his ways and doings (Jeremiah 17:10).

Jeremiah 32:20.

God made a name for Himself by showing His power.

His name is everlasting (Isaiah 63:12), and He gave His Son a great name (Philippians 2:9-11).

Jeremiah 32:21.

God led the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 6:6).

Jeremiah 32:22.

This land flowing with milk and honey was promised, and it was given (Exodus 3:8,17).

Jeremiah 32:23.

People were still disobedient to God (Nehemiah 9:26ff.).

Conclusion

God heard the prayer of Jeremiah, and answered him. His response is in Jeremiah 32:31ff.

Jeremiah 32:31 – God would remove the city from them.

Jeremiah 32:36 – God would deliver the city into the hand of the king of Babylon.

Jeremiah 32:37-38 – God would gather His people from where they were driven, yet they would dwell safely; He would be their God, and they would be His people.

Jeremiah 32:39-40 – God would make a covenant with them, and cause them to fear [respect] Him.

Jeremiah 32:41ff – God would still do good to them.