Vv. 11-14 Jeremiah, who risked his life for preaching the word of God, is released and looked after. It seems that those who listened to the message of the prophet and surrendered mentioned the prophet to Babylon. Jeremiah was rejected by the officials of Judah, but he is looked after by the the imperial guard and all the officials of the king of Babylon. Our true judge is the one and only God.
Vv. 12,14 We don’t know how the king knew of Jeremiah, but he probably heard about how Jeremiah urged people to surrender to the king of Babylon. It is almost unbelievable that time was taken to make sure Jeremiah was safe during a time of tribulation called the destruction of Jerusalem. God does not forget his servant even for a moment. God watches over those who are faithful to him.
Vv. 15-18 God saves the life of Ebed-Melech, who feared God more than those in power, and risked his position and life to save the prophet. Do I try to please the powerful and wicked, even if I do not know anything about the future? Do your best to fear and please God today.
Vv. 16-18 Observe what happened to Ebed-Melech. He took a great risk to save Jeremiah and now God promises to save him from the destruction in Jerusalem. God may speak to the individual he may reveal something special to you. Listen carefully at what God is telling you when you meditate on his word. Sometimes God will give you a special message.
