Although Their Land Is Full of Guilt

Jeremiah 51:5

"For neither Israel nor Judah has been forsaken by his God, the LORD of hosts, although their land is full of guilt before the Holy One of Israel."

God is faithful, even when we're not (2 Timothy 2:13). God's faithfulness to His covenant people is best displayed in His interaction with sinful Israel. Though the Israelites had the written oracles of God and many prophets sent by Him to call them to repentance, they rejected Him and committed spiritual adultery. Therefore, God had to punish Israel in accord with the Mosaic covenant. Yet this punishment did not mean that God rejected Israel. Even while punishing Israel, God promises a Deliverer. He will punish those who say "There is no God in Israel," and will restore Israel not because of their faithfulness or good deeds, but because His promises cannot be revoked (Romans 11:28, 29). How faithful He is! What joy to know this same God is the God in whom we have placed our hope! God bless!