Jeremiah 39:11

“Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying…”Jeremiah 39:11

This was during one of the darkest moments for Judah.

God’s people were taken captive. The nation had fallen led away to Babylon.

And yet, in the middle of judgment, God was still protecting His own.

Nebuchadnezzar—King of Babylon, a ruler so powerful who conquered nations still took time to think about Jeremiah gave this order to his captain: “Take him. Look after him. Do him no harm.”

A prophet who was rejected by his own people. Beaten. Slapped. Thrown into a muddy pit. Mocked. Ignored. But one thing remained true. Jeremiah walked with God.

Tell me that’s not God at work.

That wasn’t luck! That was the hand of God!!

God never told Jeremiah, “You won’t suffer.”

But He did promise, “I will be with you.”

Look around today. There’s war between Israel and Iran. Tension in the U.S. and across the world. People are scared, uncertain, overwhelmed. Even believers today are caught up in everything happening around the world—wars, politics, chaos.  And yes, it’s good to stay aware. But if you’re stuck in fear or distraction and forget to do what God has assigned you to do, that’s where things go wrong. Some are filled with anxiety about what’s unfolding.

But this verse reminds us; God is not limited by governments.

He is not intimidated by who sits on earthly thrones.

He can moves kings like pieces on a chessboard.

And He commands rulers to protect His people—those who walk according to His will.

So ask yourself,

Is your fear bigger than your God?

Is your problem greater than His power?

If God could move King Nebuchadnezzar to spare Jeremiah, what can’t He do for you?

He is still sovereign. He is still in control.

And He still takes care of those who walk with Him.

But here’s my biggest takeaway from the book of Jeremiah: Everyone taken into Babylon were still God’s people—just like Jeremiah. But the difference? Jeremiah walked with God, even when his ministry felt like a failure. No one listened. No one turned from their sin. It didn’t make sense in the natural. But in God’s eyes, Jeremiah’s ministry was successful. Because God doesn’t measure success by results or outcomes. He looks at obedience.