Jer 14: "Jer 14 records events probably occurring in
Jehoahaz's time, or early in Jehoiakim's reign. The prophet spoke of drought in
the reign of Josiah (Jer 12:4). He here predicts it will reach serious
proportions. Deuteronomy predicts drought followed by captivity (Deu 28:23-25).
Jeremiah warns of the fulfilment despite the opposition of the false prophets (v
13) for the people had broken the divine covenant (Jer 11).
"Jer 14; 15 concerns the drastic drought being experienced,
and outlines: [1] Conditions in the Land: vv 1-6. [2] Jeremiah's prayer for
relief: vv 7-9. [3] Yahweh's Answer: Pray not for them: vv 10-12. [4] Dire
punishment for the false prophets: vv 13-16. [5] A graphic description of coming
judgment: vv 17,18. [6] Further pleading with Jeremiah: vv 19-22.
"Shocked by the picture thus presented the prophet attempts to
intercede for the people pleading with Yahweh for a way of escape. Sadly, the
conditions of drought are evidenced today. Not a drought from water, but from
the word of Yahweh. For this reason we are on the eve of the greatest moment in
history: the appearance of the Monarch who will restore the glory of Eden"
(GEM).
Jer 14:9
How can God be "powerless to save"? Only by His own choice,
based upon man's relation to His laws and commands.
Jer 14:11
DO NOT PRAY FOR... THIS PEOPLE: Did Jer nevertheless
continue to pray for them? Yes! Or did he pray for the remnant only (Jer
14:20-22)? Or was it the same thing?