Jeremiah’s suffering.

The prophet Jeremiah lived in the 6th century BC, when idolatry flourished. He predicted God’s punishment and therefore had many enemies. They humiliated him. They cut to his statements so they could trip him up. Furthermore, they also relied on the work of whistleblowers. Even those who lived in friendship with him took care of his fall. The prophet’s situation is described by the statement: Horror from all sides! In this situation, Jeremiah confidently surrenders himself to God, who has remained a powerful support. To him, he entrusts the solution to his dispute. God will thwart the plots of the enemies. They wanted to vilify the prophet, but shame will overtake them. The prophet’s trust is so strong that he calls for the glorification of God for delivering the poor man from the hands of criminals. Plots against Jesus › Jn 10, 31-42. The prophet Jeremiah is a type of Jesus. His enemies also plotted against him. When he confirmed his unity with God, referring to his deeds, they wanted to catch him and stone him. Jesus got out of their hands, because his hour had not yet come. We can experience suffering in the same way. We do not observe pitfalls, humiliation, slander, or name-calling around us. Let us entrust it to God, who is a righteous Judge. Let’s trust and entrust ourselves to God’s protection. The prophet Jeremiah teaches us to glorify God in situations of suffering. To thank him for setting us free. We will receive even greater gifts if we do this with great confidence.