During the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah the Chosen People were at low ebb. The northern kingdom of Israel had been destroyed and the southern kingdom of Judah was threatened, soon to be taken into exile. It seems counter-intuitive that it was at this moment the prophet announced the universal triumph of God. “All nations will be gathered together to honor the name of the LORD at Jerusalem.” The prophet realized that the only way to care for the Chosen People is to care for all people. Think of it this way: in order to protect your family you must care for the neighborhood since that impacts your family. Caring for the neighborhood involves caring for the city which involves the state, the nation, the world.
JULY272018
By Church Staff
