Jeremiah 31: 19 Clear Word Translation “We turned away from You, but we want to come back. We rebelled against You but now repent our sins. We beat our breasts in shame. We bear the disgrace of our youth.”
Dear God,
I praise You for the prophecies and words of advice that are written down for our warning, comfort, instruction and admonition in Your sacred word; by a number of different men inspired by You. For example, messages of reassurance and love to Your people, through Jeremiah, 31: 3 “The Lord appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.’” These people of Israel had rejected, their God, but now they are coming back to You and their land, reassured of Your everlasting love and mercy. God, it is true by historical evidence, that Your words never come back to You void; all of which can be applied to our present age.
Today I also take courage and comfort from the words of V25 “For I have satiated the weary soul, and have replenished every sorrowful soul.” I am so grateful for the times when I have experienced Your rejuvenation to my soul, through Your love and power in answer to my needy prayers.
For Israel of old, You made sure that after times of censure for their wilful wickedness, that they returned to their houses and lands. So often the words of comfort and hope for them are also applicable to the coming of Jesus, the first and second times. In patience and compassion, You offered the people a new covenant, V33 “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
For we that love and serve You in these times of awaiting the second return of Jesus, I rest in the confidence, that Your law will be remembered by me in my mind and be in my heart, because that is what is promised and the Holy Spirit will do this for all those who believe and ask. It is good to know this law spoken of is not a collection of no’s as taken by many, but the do’s for practice that reflect Your loving, truthful and righteous character.
Amen