Do them good
Jeremiah 32:40–41 (ESV)
40I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me.
41I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.
God reveals his heart and soul for his people who have been in rebellion. They deserved and received the punishment that he brought upon them through the Babylonians. The city was completely destroyed as were all the houses where the sacrifices and offering were made to the other gods. These acts were an abomination to God as they turned their backs to him. In spite of all the evil they had committed, God was not willing to completely give up on fulfilling his promises to them. He would give them a new heart, one that fear him and would obey his commands. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and it is demonstrated by hatred of evil. He would rejoice in doing good to them and bring them back into the land. This was the desire of God for the people that they would seek him, obey him and be blessed by him. What kind of God is this who would restore and forgive the people who completely turned away from him? God is a God of love, mercy and forgiveness that goes beyond any human ability.
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