- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Lamentations
In the Right
I have an early morning airport run to make, so gonna be quick to jot down a few thoughts after starting in on Lamentations this morning. The city is empty. The sounds of weeping echo in the barren streets. Most … Continue reading
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Tagged God is just, God of comfort, God's righteousness, God's sovereignty
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What He Has Purposed
Honestly, I can’t imagine what Jerusalem looked like after the Babylonians had ransacked her. After they had entered her and burned down “every great house,” including “the house of the LORD” (Jer. 52:13). After they broke in pieces the massive … Continue reading
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Tagged God's anger, God's promises, God's ways, God's wrath, judgment, the Word of God
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But This I Call to Mind . . .
Lamentation. Not a word that’s used very much in everyday language. Maybe because it’s something no one really wants to experience, or even think about, in everyday life. But we’ve become kind of familiar with it as a family. Sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged be still and know that i am God, God's faithfulness, hope, hope in God, sorrow
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Expose to Restore
Jeremiah’s eyes flowed with tears. As he stood amidst the ruins of what was once the splendor of Israel, he was overwhelmed with sorrow. The prophet could not contain himself as the Spirit of God upon him was overwrought as … Continue reading
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Tagged bad news, good news, restoration, sin, speaking the truth
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Sorrow With A Divine Perspective
Started in on Lamentations this morning. Not exactly your “pick me up” book. Jerusalem, what’s left of her, is empty. Once the apple of God’s eye, she now is the subject of scorn for the nations. The princess has become … Continue reading
A Little R&R
The reality is that there’s not too much to stoke the fire in Lamentations. After all, it’s . . . well, it’s a lamentation . . . a dirge, a wailing born out of mourning. This really isn’t the morning … Continue reading
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The Lord Is My Portion
Quite literally it’s a bit of color amidst prevailing black and white . . . and grey . . . so very much grey. I’m in Lamentations . . . not a particularly inviting title . . . not a … Continue reading
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Beyond the Devastation
Devastation . . . that’s probably as good a word as any to try and capture the context for Jeremiah’s five poems which make up the book of Lamentations. If I try to imagine what it would have been like … Continue reading
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