Our scripture this morning is Jeremiah 33:14-15 (RSV).
Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
As we have heard, Jesus was never Plan B. In this passage from the prophet Jeremiah we hear God’s continuing promise to His people. They had turned away from the Lord and both Judah and Israel fell to foreign invaders. However, God did not forget or abandon them.
Jeremiah writes of the Savior to come from the line of David. From the very beginning God knew His children’s weaknesses and stood ready to lead them back to Himself in love. While we may ignore the commandments we have been given, God never ignores us.
God has made covenants with His people throughout history that we may know Him and believe in His love for us. Jesus Himself gives us the Good News that “the kingdom of Heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). He also tells us “For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:17). Jesus is our only way to be saved, may we celebrate His coming by sharing His love with everyone.
Gracious God, in Your mercy You sent Jesus to redeem us from our sin. Forgive us and bless us to go in His name to bring Your love to all Your children. Amen.
