Reflections on God's Steadfast Love in Lamentations
The book of Lamentations reflects Jeremiah's lament over Jerusalem's fall to Babylon. Despite the sorrow and devastation, Jeremiah finds hope in the steadfast love of the Lord, which he describes as new every morning. This enduring love and faithfulness of God are highlighted throughout the verses, emphasizing that even in times of hardship, God's compassion never fails. The passage serves as a reminder that God's presence and lovingkindness remain unwavering, offering hope and restoration to those who seek him.
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The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him (ESV, RSV) Lamentations 3:22-24
Context: Jeremiahs lamentation over the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon. Lamentations 3:22-24
How could that lead Jeremiah to praise God s steadfast love ? How could that lead him to say it is new every morning? Lamentations 3:22-24
Through the LORDS mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, Therefore I hope in Him! (NKJV). Lamentations 3:22-24
The LORDS lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, Therefore I have hope in Him (NASB). Lamentations 3:22-24
Jeremiah recognizes, even in the midst of sorrow, hardship, loss, and disappointment that God is always with His people. That s an important lesson to learn! Lamentations 3:22-24
(esed) kindness, lovingkindness, mercy and similar words (KJV). RSV usually has steadfast love occasionally loyalty, NASB loving kindness, kindness, love, NIV unfailing love (TWOT). Lamentations 3:22-24
When others disappoint us, the lovingkindness of God remains (Ps. 17:8-15) When we have fallen to sin, the lovingkindness of God awaits our restoration (Ps. 145:14-18) Lamentations 3:22-24
When things have fallen apart, the lovingkindness of God offers peace and order (Ps. 138:6-8). Lamentations 3:22-24
God created morning (Gen. 1:3-5). Aren't we glad life has mornings? New Every Morning
Our bodies and minds get tired Bad days can feel overwhelming But the dawning of a new day brings a new beginning New Every Morning
Morning can bring us a fresh perspective (Ps. 30:3-5). Morning brings new energy and vigor (Ps. 143:7-8). New Every Morning
Seek new mornings: When you feel discouraged When you feel tired When you feel confused New Every Morning
Trust in Christ brings a new morning (Jer. 17:5-8) Repentance from sin brings a new morning (Acts 3:19-21) New Every Morning
Obedience to the gospel brings a new morning (2 Cor. 5:17-19) New Every Morning
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You (Ps. 143:8) New Every Morning
