There May Yet Be Hope

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.

Lamentations 3:25-33

No matter what you have done, God is here for you. He does show compassion, and He will not leave you all alone. Come back to Him, and you will see.

Jerusalem was engulfed in flames and the prophet Jeremiah wept. His prediction of divine judgment had largely gone unheeded. He wrote Lamentations as a part of his own grieving process.

Through it all, and in the midst of his grief, the comfort of God surfaced. Reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness gave the prophet hope as he faced the future.

If you have recently experienced a painful loss, remember to take adequate time to grieve and to reflect upon God’s goodness. Then you will be able to experience His comfort and hope for the future.

God allows sorrows and tears today

to open our hearts to the joys of tomorrow.

Our Daily Bread – November 14, 2011