Scripture: Lamentations 3: 1, 20-24
I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.(1) My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.(20-24)
Scripture Commentary: God is full of compassion, grace, truth and mercy*
In Jeremiah’s darkest hours, his hope was strengthened with this assurance: God had been faithful and would continue to be so. Because of God’s great love, you are not consumed. His compassion never fails.
Have you given up on the Lord, or do you think the Lord has given up on you?
Our Lord Jesus Christ will never give up on you so do not give up on Him. When you don’t live in a godly way and are disobedient to God’s will, He may chastise you out of love.
Jeremiah knew from personal experience about God’s promise that punishment would follow disobedience, and it did. But God also promised future restoration and blessing, and Jeremiah knew that God would keep his promise.
When you ask God for help and promise Him you will do better, do you keep that promise? You must not complain about being disciplined by God; you must learn and trust in Him.
We must allow God’s correction to bring about the kind of behavior in our lives that pleases Him.
Read the Entire Chapter:
Lamentations Chapter 3
*Additional reading:
Psalms Chapter 86
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