Jeremiah 3:19 But I said, How shall I put you among the children, and give you a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said… I. A DIFFICULT QUESTION. 1. As to the Holy Lord. 2. As to the unholy person. 3. As to the family. 4. As to the inheritance. II. A WONDERFUL ANSWER. 1. It is from God Himself, and is therefore a perfect answer. 2. It is in the Divine style: "Thou shalt"; and "thou shalt not." Omnipotence speaks, and grace reveals its unconditional character. 3. It is concerning a Divine work. 4. It is effectual for its purpose. III. A MATCHLESS PRIVILEGE. 1. We are indeed made children of God, and joint heirs with Christ. 2. We are as much loved as the children. 3. We are treated as the children. (1) We are forgiven as a father forgives his children. (2) We are clothed, fed, and housed as children. (3) We are taught, ruled, and chastened as children. (4) We are honoured and enriched as children. 4. We are placed under filial obligations — to love, honour, obey, and serve our Father. This should be regarded as a high honour, not a burden. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. |
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