October 20

Jeremiah 50–51 delivers a powerful message of judgment against Babylon, the great empire that once conquered God’s people. Babylon had been used as an instrument of God’s discipline, yet its pride, cruelty, and idolatry brought about its own downfall. God declared that Babylon would fall, never to rise again, showing that no nation, power, or person can stand against His justice. In these chapters, we see both the severity and faithfulness of God—He punishes wickedness but also redeems and restores His people.

2 Peter 2 echoes the same truth on a personal level. Peter warns against false teachers who distort God’s truth for their own gain. He compares them to those in history who rejected God’s ways—arrogant, greedy, and unrepentant. Yet Peter reminds believers that God knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the wicked accountable. The Lord’s justice is perfect—patient but sure.

Together, these passages remind us that God’s justice is not something to fear when we walk in His truth, but something to trust when the world seems broken or unfair. Just as He humbled Babylon and protected His faithful remnant, He continues to guard His people and call them to live with integrity and courage in a world that often twists truth. Our task is to remain faithful—to know His Word, follow His ways, and trust His timing.

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