In Jeremiah 20:7-18 the prophet brings his complaint against the LORD. Jeremiah indicates that he did not want to be God’s spokesman. But the passion of God’s message burned within him. Yet what did that responsibility gain him? Solitude by rejection and mocking in reply to his speaking. I can’t imagine what he must have endured for the message of God. It was an unpopular message which didn’t win him any friends. Even in the midst of his complaints Jeremiah praises and thanks God for his protection (vv 11, 13). Since Jeremiah’s message continues beyond this point it is evident that in spite of his misery Jeremiah would not let go of God or his message. In spite of all the pain and difficulty he encountered Jeremiah received the reward for his faithfulness. Even though he did not live to see God’s Messiah he must have caught a picture of God’s greatness, mercy, and grace.
Stuart
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