Jeremiah 45:5 (ESV)
5And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not, for behold, I am bringing disaster upon all flesh, declares the LORD. But I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.”
Baruch was the scribe who recorded the prophetic words of Jeremiah. He knew exactly what was going to happen to his country and his life would be completely altered as a result. Whatever ambitions he had would be put on hold or totally made impossible because of the impending captivity and destruction of Judah by the Babylonians. The only positive thing he had to look forward to was that his life would be spared. Many would die in the battles yet his life would be not be taken. It was to be regarded as a prize from the Lord that he would not be put to death. His life would be different but at least he would have it as a gift from God. The sins of Israel had a profound effect on everyone which is a lesson for us today. What we do impacts the lives of others either positively or negatively.
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