(Nuggets from Lamentations 3:40)
Prophet Jeremiah lamented over the condition of the nation Israel, their sins were overwhelming and as a result, made them strangers and enemies of God.
The surrounding nations looked upon the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem and sang songs of mockery and derision, celebrating their downfall.
This was one of the major reasons Jeremiah was called the weeping Prophet. He wept over the sinful state of Israel and the impending Judgment for their sins which led to their captivity as exiles in Babylon.
The purpose of the affliction that came upon Israel was their SELF-WILL and SHEER STUBBORNNESS, which made them remain adamant in sin.
In the preceding verse, Jeremiah was wondering why Judah would complain about their present predicament, knowing fully well that it was a PUNISHMENT FOR THEIR SINS. However, as a prophet who had empathy, he didn't want to focus on the PROBLEM, instead he went ahead to proffer a SOLUTION.
SEARCHING and TRYING their ways and TURNING again to God was the ONLY way out for the children of Israel.
To SEARCH your ways means to ferret out everything that has been concealed within you and allowing God to CORRECT, TREAT and CHANGE you. Let God into your HEART'S INNERMOST SECRETS and do not hide anything from Him again.
To TRY your ways means to EXAMINE and ASSESS your life in all HONESTY, to show God how SINCERE you are for a change. This is what would pave the way for GENUINE REPENTANCE.
It takes a solemn and sober reflection to look inwards and discover your pitfalls and decide whether you need help or not.
God's arms are wide open to embrace any prodigal son or daughter of His who has wandered far away from home and is ready to return.
DON'T BE STUBBORN LIKE THE PEOPLE OF JUDAH AND JERUSALEM; SEARCH, TRY AND TURN AGAIN TO THE LORD, AND HE WILL SURELY PARDON YOU, GIVE YOUR LIFE A MEANING AND PREPARE YOU FOR ETERNITY WITH HIM.
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 321 OF 365 🔥
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