#soap # Jeremiah 46 ## Title: Peace in the Eye of the Storm ## Scripture: (Jeremiah 46:28) “I, the Lord, tell you not to be afraid, you descendants of Jacob, my servant, for I am with you. Though I completely destroy all the nations where I scatter you, I will not completely destroy you. I will indeed discipline you but only in due measure. I will not allow you to go entirely unpunished.”” (NET) ## Observation: When I was a kid, I went through a hurricane. There were many things I still remember, but there are two that stick out the most. First, I was amazed at how long it rained. I had never seen that much rain for days. The second thing is the “eye of the storm.” That is the center of the hurricane. When it passes over you, there is a break from all the wind and rain. There were people who would go outside to check their roofs, pick up things that had fallen, and check on other issues. It was THAT calm. While devastation was occurring a mile or so down the road, we had a moment of calm. This is what Jeremiah is describing for the faithful in Jerusalem. It is going to be terrible on your right and left, but God will keep your heart calm. God does not always promise to remove the storm. He promises to go with us and remove the fear that goes with it. ## Application: Trust the LORD. When He doesn’t remove the storm, He will bring the calm. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being with us in every storm.