Und da hoffst du, du könntest in Glück und Frieden leben? Erwarte nicht zu viel! Denn ich, der Herr, lasse Unheil über alle Menschen hereinbrechen. Doch eines verspreche ich dir: Wo immer du hingehst, wirst du mit dem Leben davonkommen!«
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, God is speaking to Jeremiah, warning him not to seek great things for himself because God is bringing evil upon all people. However, God promises to protect Jeremiah's life wherever he goes.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you want to get the best toy, but God says, 'Don't worry about that, I'm going to protect you no matter where you go.' That's what God is telling Jeremiah here.
Historischer Hintergrund
Jeremiah 45 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 605 BCE. It is addressed to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, and provides a message of hope and warning during the tumultuous times leading up to the Babylonian exile.
Anwendung für heute
In today's context, this verse can remind us not to focus solely on personal success or wealth if it means ignoring others' needs. Instead, we can trust that God will take care of us.