Jeremiah 37:21 (ESV)
21 So King Zedekiah gave orders, and they committed Jeremiah to the court of the guard. And a loaf of bread was given him daily from the bakers' street, until all the bread of the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.
In Suffering God Provides Sustenance
Jeremiah might easily be called the “suffering prophet.” He had so many struggles. But, then again, so did many of the other prophets. God allows suffering for His servants. That is part of the benefits of having the riches of God. Note Peter’s words:
1 Peter 4:12-14 (ESV)
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
The suffering is (and should be) for speaking truth about God’s plan and judgement and mercies. Jeremiah spoke God’s word and that brought on the suffering. The suffering Jeremiah received, however, we matched by God’s grace and God’s provision, as we can see from the above verse. God has and will always provide for His servants. When we walk with Him, His grace sustains us.
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