Jeremiah 23:24 New Living Translation
“Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord.”
In Jeremiah’s time there was seen an economic, political, and spiritual deterioration that was taking place. In additional to these circumstances, there were people who claimed to speak for God, yet saw him as a limited and localized God. They viewed him as not having the ability to alter a person life path. The Lord spoke thru Jeremiah saying, “Am I not everywhere … “. He wasn’t localized with no universal abilities, but rather was a God having unlimited abilities, foreknowledge, and power.
Jeremiah, whom scholars refer to as “the Weeping Prophet”, was named this because of his tremendous empathy for those he prophesied against. There were other prophets in his time, but they were more sympathetic toward public opinion and therefore looked upon more favorably. The verse above reveals that neither the disobedient peoples of Judah, nor the false prophets that roamed their streets, could escape the eye of God. There is nothing he does not see or hear. Though looked upon with distain by the people of Judah, Jeremiah was God’s true messenger. The test of which prophecies were accurate was shone in the fact that the prophecies that were contrary to Jeremiah’s brought about no change in the behavior of the people. No repentance was sought.
This history lesson shows us two things: God is truly omnipresent, and he is very serious about us changing the path we are on if it is not the one he has set aside for us. It also shows us we must always trust him to know what is best for us. We must allow our trust in him to accept the fact that he always has the absolute best in mind for us. Until next time, walk with the one true King and be a blessing!
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resource: The Reformation Study Bible; NKJV Chronological Study Bible Notes; www.biblegateway.com
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