Why The Wicked…

At the start of Jeremiah 12, Jeremiah posed a question to the Lord: “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? And why do all who are treacherous thrive?” God responds: “If you have fought with the infantry and had a hard time, how can you face the cavalry?”

“If you have run against men on foot (infantry) and they have wearied you; how can you contend with horses (cavalry)? Jeremiah 12:5

Jeremiah was discouraged. He had been God’s spokesman of impending judgment on the nation of Judah. View full article »