Lamentations...

For anyone who has never read Lamentations I urge you to do so. It is easily one of the saddest books in the Bible and a tragic gathering of poems used to describe our sinful transgressions and Gods just wrath on His people. While reading Lamentations a picture came to mind that horrified and saddened me beyond words. I pictured a small infant being held by its mother, with eyes closed in pain from hunger and thirst, to weak to move or open its eyes as I read, "The tongue of the nursing infant sticks to the roof of it's mouth for thirst; the children beg for food, but no one gives to them" (4:4).

It also tells of a steadfast faith in the Lord despite an an unbearable punishment. And regardless of the affliction and pain of Gods fury and disappearance because of our sin, it describes a hope in an almighty Creator who continues to love despite wrong done to Him. It describes God as merciful and faithful; (3:21-24)

21. But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23. they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”

Let us learn from Lamentations. Enjoy and let the Spirit of an almighty God fill you in every way at all times for His glory alone.