Introduction: What is meant by this phrase? When is it going to happen? Why is it going to happen? These are good questions that need some answers. This devotion will not have space to thoroughly give an adequate explanation for all of these thought-provoking questions. However, hopefully it will answer a few.
1. Who is Jacob? (Jer 30:7)
“Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.”
Jacob was the youngest son of Isaac and Rebekah. The other boy was Esau. There was “BAD BLOOD between the BROTHERS”! Jacob came out of his mother’s womb hanging onto his brother’s heal. That explains the rest of his life. Yet, the Lord had already informed his mother that two nations were warring in her womb. And the elder would serve the younger. Tracing the lineage of Jacob reveals the Israelites. Eventually, Jacob’s name was changed to Israel because he needed a CHANGE from being a deceiver and a con artist. God is out to change us. Have you been changed?
2. When is the Time of Jacob’s trouble? (Jer 30:7)
“Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.”
The answer is according to Daniel’s prophecy; i.e. the seventieth week. Remember sixty nine weeks (483 years) have already been fulfilled. The last seven years are yet to come. This is called the tribulation. Actually, the last 3 1/2 years will be the great tribulation where many Jews will be killed and go through a terrible time on earth in which most will die. But God who is faithful will keep His covenants with Israel, and ultimately Jesus Christ will sit on His throne in Ezekiel’s temple in Jerusalem.
3. How is the Time of Jacob’s trouble going to end? (Jer 30:7)
“Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.”
Israel will finally possess the total Realestate that is theirs. Jesus told Peter that some would share His throne.
And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Matt 19:28)
There you have it…the Time of Jacob’s trouble.
Conclusion: Where are we at on God’s calendar? Or more importantly, where are you and me at on God’s time clock?
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
