It is so easy to focus on the present trial we are in…they loom so large, we can forget anything else exists. But this passage reminds us that we need to pursue memories of Gods past faithfulness. It is always worth the effort to be reminded of how God has come through in past time in my life or in the lives of friends. God, You are so good and we have such bad memories…strengthen me to meditate on you faithfulness!
Comfort and healing are borne through confession of sin and honesty. What a counterintuitive path to healing. We so often feel that our guilt and shame should be hidden and protected, but that perpetuates further sin. Lord, help me always to expose my sin and failings so that I can be healed!
Over and over in this chapter we have the author asking the Lord to see the pain & suffering…and we know that He does. He is always with us and walks beside us through every trial and even our self inflicted suffering.
Even after the Lord destroyed the kingdom because of their rebellion, God protects and provides for Jehoiachin.
God is an active part of carrying out the trials that we face, yet it is for our good and His glory!
Even in this passage about the destruction of Babylon, Gods stated goal is to bring rest to the earth. Lord, allow my presence to bring peace to those around me because of Your impact on my life.
God even restores the enemy of His people after discipline. How gracious must He be to His own people? Lord God, I know You are full of grace and mercy because need them repeatedly every day! How wonderful are your ways and your faithfulness unending!!!
