God Cries

Jeremiah 14-17

“Now, Jeremiah, say this to them: ‘Night and day my eyes overflow with tears. I cannot stop weeping, for My virgin daughter—My precious people— has been struck down and lies mortally wounded.’” Jeremiah‬ ‭14‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ As sad as this is, it’s a beautiful picture of God’s love for His people.

“You have abandoned Me and turned your back on Me,” says the Lord. “Therefore, I will raise My fist to destroy you. I am tired of always giving you another chance.” Jeremiah‬ ‭15‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ If we ever question if God has feelings like we do, here’s a prime example. He gets fed up with the foolishness in this world, too.

“Then I said, ‘Lord, you know what’s happening to me. Please step in and help me. Punish my persecutors! Please give me time; don’t let me die young. It’s for your sake that I am suffering. I never joined the people in their merry feasts. I sat alone because Your hand was on me. I was filled with indignation at their sins.’” Jeremiah‬ ‭15‬:‭15,17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ My heart resonates with this plea and reasoning.

I love God’s response: “…If you return to Me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve Me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be My spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you!” Jeremiah‬ ‭15‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “…Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬