Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 31:2

"Thus saith Jehovah, The people that were left of the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest." — Jeremiah 31:2 (ASV)

Thus saith the Lord, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

If we ever do get true rest of soul, God must cause us to rest, as David said, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. The rest of the heart is a miracle of divine power.

Thus saith the LORD, the people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

Pharaoh tried to kill Israel; when he drew his sword, it looked as if the whole nation would be slain. But God led them away from Pharaoh into the wilderness, and there he caused them to rest. God still has a people whom he will certainly save, and the adversary shall not be able to destroy them. Now comes this glorious verse:-