I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked

I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless. –

Jeremiah 15:21

Jeremiah had been called by God to warn the Israelites to change their behavior or else! As a result, he was persecuted by those who did not want to hear his message. In Jeremiah 15, he brought his case before the Lord. Jeremiah had done nothing wrong, only loved the Lord, and told the people what God said to tell them. He said it was a reproach to his mother to bear a man of strife and contention (verse 10). God did not rebuke Jeremiah for his complaint but promised to deliver and redeem him.

Many Christians find themselves in similar positions, confronting worldly philosophies then receiving ridicule and persecution. God is still the Deliverer and Redeemer. He did that through the death, and resurrection of Jesus. Satan is ruthless and Christ delivers believers out of his hand. He is also the Hope to look to during persecution and difficult times. The Lord did not promise Jeremiah that He would spare him from trouble. He said He purposely would use Jeremiah as a “bronze wall” against the Jews who opposed God Himself (verse 20). But He did promise to bring him through.

The Heavenly Father is also the one to look to for practical help in daily living and problems. Believers today can cling to these promises: the redemption of the soul and help and deliverance through difficult times.