Never miss this one stunning irrefutable fact: God knows
that he alone is God. You might think that is obvious but it’s not for
everyone. Some even think that God exists for our pleasure rather than the
other way around. No, he alone is God and he will not give his glory to
another.
Where do we see this in Chapters 51-52? In the prophecy of
the utter destruction of Babylon Jeremiah says in 51:14, “The Lord of hosts has
sworn by himself: Surely I will fill you with men, as many as locusts, and they
shall raise the shout of victory over you.” Notice, he swore by himself. Why
did he do that? Well, Hebrews 6:13 tells us, “For when God made a promise to
Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself.”
God knows that he is God and there is no one greater than himself.
John Piper has been very helpful to me in reminding me that
God’s highest aim is his own glory. If not, even he would be an idolator. If
God chose anyone or anything else to give honor and glory to above himself he
would be guilty of what he forbids in us. No, God guards his own glory. He
knows that he alone is God and calls us to that same knowledge. We must worship
him and him alone for there is no one greater.
Prayer: Father, what a great reminder this is at the end of
Jeremiah for us. Your glory is displayed throughout this powerful book in the
OT. Forgive us when we elevate other things and people to the highest position
in our affections. Call us back to your glory and your glory alone.
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