Lamentations 3:22-24
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (NIV)
God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over).
He’s all I’ve got left. (MSG)
Word Study
Consumed – H9462 תָּמַם tāmam, to complete, finish, perfect; to end, stop, complete; to show oneself blameless
Thoughts…
The Lord would eventually deliver those who trust in Him, even though they might have to endure His discipline for a time. The Lord is sovereign and decrees both calamity and blessing. The author urged his compatriots to acknowledge their sins and come before the Lord with a repentant spirit (HCB Commentary).
As Christians, we do not live out the rest of our days with rainbows and unicorns. We face problems. Some of those problems are brought on by us. We do not become perfect the minute we are saved. Temptations still come our way and we still give into them occasionally.
These verses are telling us to hang on! Turn around, run to God and admit you were wrong. God is waiting. He hasn’t stopped loving you. His love will never stop. He is ready to forgive you and move on.
I will not be consumed by this world. God is not finished with me. He will not stop loving me. It is time I turn to Him. He is waiting to pick me up, dust me off, bandage my wounds and send me back on His path for my life. Good thing God allows u-turns!
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