Throughout 2 Baruch, like Enoch, the prophet who has been shown heavenly things remains a present hope through both words and deeds. Remember that even the Watchers had hope that Enoch could convince God to let them free. Jeremiah, Baruch, and the other holy ones, were "walls" around Jerusalem, and even God could not destroy it while they were inside. Moreover, the prophet calls to God and God works through the prophet's actions and prayers.
And I, Baruch, came, and Jeremiah, whose heart was found pure from sins, who had not been captured in the seizure of the City. And we rent our garments, we wept, and mourned, and fasted seven days. And it came to pass after seven days, that the word of God carne to me, and said unto me... -- 2 Baruch 9.1-10.1
Now therefore hold fast in your heart everything that I command you,
And seal it in the recesses of your mind.
And then I will show you the judgment of My might,
And My ways which are unsearchable.
Go therefore and sanctify thyself seven days, and eat no bread, nor drink water, nor speak to anyone. And afterwards come to that place and I will reveal Myself to you, and speak true things with you, and I will give you commandment regarding the method of the times; for they are coming and tarry not.' -- 2 Baruch 20.1-6
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