JULY 19, 2024
Lamentations 3:22-33
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
while he is young.
Let him sit alone in silence,
for the Lord has laid it on him.
Let him bury his face in the dust—
there may yet be hope.
Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,
and let him be filled with disgrace.
For no one is cast off
by the Lord forever.
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
so great is his unfailing love.
For he does not willingly bring affliction
or grief to anyone.I suspect many of you had a nickname when you were younger. We generally don’t like our nicknames, do we? Later in life, we don’t want people to know our nickname because we probably spent a lot of time trying to live it down.
Jeremiah is often nicknamed the “weeping prophet” due to the immense personal and professional suffering he endured. His life was marked by significant hardship, including threats to his life, kidnapping, and being taken to a foreign land. Despite these challenges, Jeremiah remained steadfast in his mission to call the people of Judah back to God, warning them of the impending exile if they did not repent.
Jeremiah’s deep emotional connection to his people and his sadness and sorrow over their sins and the impending judgment are vividly expressed in his writings. As deep as Jeremiah's sorrow was, he still had hope.
He tells us why he has hope when he says, "For no one is cast off
by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,so great is his unfailing love.." Our hope is in the Lord, because He does love us, even when we have moved away from Him, neglected our walk with God, allowed other things to rule our living. Even when we cannot see any possibility of forgiveness, resurrection and new life. His heart longs to have compassion on us. That’s a beautiful reflection on the hope and compassion found in God’s love. Jeremiah’s words remind us that, despite the grief and discipline we might face, God’s steadfast love and compassion are always present. His ultimate desire is to bring us back to Him, no matter how far we’ve strayed.
Jesus, you may recall was "nicknamed" in Isaiah as the “Man of Sorrows,” a person who embodies love and sacrifice. By taking on our sins and suffering on our behalf, He offers us freedom and new life. His resurrection is the ultimate symbol of hope and renewal for all.
If you’re feeling distant from God, remember that His love is unwavering, and He is always ready with open arms to welcome us into the experience of His grace and mercy.
Jeremiah is often nicknamed the “weeping prophet” due to the immense personal and professional suffering he endured. His life was marked by significant hardship, including threats to his life, kidnapping, and being taken to a foreign land. Despite these challenges, Jeremiah remained steadfast in his mission to call the people of Judah back to God, warning them of the impending exile if they did not repent.
Jeremiah’s deep emotional connection to his people and his sadness and sorrow over their sins and the impending judgment are vividly expressed in his writings. As deep as Jeremiah's sorrow was, he still had hope.
He tells us why he has hope when he says, "For no one is cast off
by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,so great is his unfailing love.." Our hope is in the Lord, because He does love us, even when we have moved away from Him, neglected our walk with God, allowed other things to rule our living. Even when we cannot see any possibility of forgiveness, resurrection and new life. His heart longs to have compassion on us. That’s a beautiful reflection on the hope and compassion found in God’s love. Jeremiah’s words remind us that, despite the grief and discipline we might face, God’s steadfast love and compassion are always present. His ultimate desire is to bring us back to Him, no matter how far we’ve strayed.
Jesus, you may recall was "nicknamed" in Isaiah as the “Man of Sorrows,” a person who embodies love and sacrifice. By taking on our sins and suffering on our behalf, He offers us freedom and new life. His resurrection is the ultimate symbol of hope and renewal for all.
If you’re feeling distant from God, remember that His love is unwavering, and He is always ready with open arms to welcome us into the experience of His grace and mercy.
For no one is cast off
by the Lord forever.
32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
so great is his unfailing love.
33 For he does not willingly bring affliction
or grief to anyone.
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