“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV)
The book of Lamentations is also referred to as the Book of Tears. The Prophet Jeremiah is accepted as the author of this book. Jeremiah was a Prophet who proclaimed the Word of God to the people. He saw first-hand the destruction of the Jerusalem’s walls and the Temple. Given many warnings, which the people ignored, God’s promised judgment comes. Now the people are gone. Carried off to Babylon except for a few. Jeremiah was one left. This book is written recording the process of grieving over what God had done to His own people and city. In the very middle of the book, God gives Jeremiah this assurance. Our promise is clear. God’s love never stops. God’s mercies never quit. New mercies come every morning. God’s faithfulness is great. God “mercies” is a comprehensive term that encompasses love, grace, mercy, goodness, forgiveness, truth, compassion and faithfulness. Jeremiah recalled all this in the middle of recounting all the sorrow and tears for the city. He recalled these truths as we can and they gave him hope as they can give us hope. God’s mercies are for us, his steadfast love is also for us. God gives us all we need.
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