Jeremiah 27 - 29

Jeremiah uses another illustration to bring a message to the rebellious nation.  He places himself in a yoke used to harness animals as a message to the Israelites that they should place themselves under the rule of the Babylonians.  One of the other prophets decides that this is NOT the message God wants to send, so he breaks the yoke.  Jeremiah tells this false prophet that instead of the wooden yoke broken, now God has placed the nation in a yoke of iron.  As a result of the false message, the false prophet dies within the year.  However, God continues to promise that there is a future for the nation of Israel.  His plans include a future and a hope for the future.  They can continue to trust in God who will continue to provide for them.