Friends, traveling over Memorial Day, back to normal Wednesday.
Our scripture this morning is Jeremiah 31:23-25.
This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: “When I bring them back from captivity, the people of Judah and its towns will again say, ‘The Lord bless you, O righteous home, O holy mountain!’ Townspeople and farmers and shepherds alike will live together in peace and happiness. For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing.”
Jeremiah was sent to warn Israel about the coming judgement. God wanted the people to see that the destruction of Jerusalem was an indictment of what they had done and not done in their relationship with Him. However, He gave them hope that afterward they could begin again. God wanted them to see that even amidst the demise of Jerusalem there was hope for them when they put their trust in Him. Sometimes we need to start over, as God did for Israel, and this cleansing may not be pleasant. God is with us through whatever we bring on ourselves, ready to redeem and restore us.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we choose our way instead of Yours. Bless us to share Your love with all Your children everywhere. Amen.
