“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” – Lam. 3:21-23
People flock to bad news like buzzards to carrion. Terrible tragedy makes it to the front page and the headlines of the TV news. People seem to be addicted to it. But their obsession comes with a price. Millions live in deep depression because they just can’t stop thinking about bad and sad news. And depression can be destructive in numerous ways.
Even great men like Jeremiah are not exempt from this danger. For forty long years he warned Israel of impending judgment. He witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersal of his people into captivity. Amazingly he survived and remained true to God. He did so because he was confident that God would fulfill His promises. He said, “For the LORD will not cast off for ever: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.” – Lam. 3:31-32
Even so, we have precious promises assuring us of God’s care in time of trouble. As the song says, “Hold on my child joy comes in the morning”. Indeed it does. If we are true believers we derive deliverance from our dependence upon God’s promises, knowing He who promised is Faithful and True! Ain’t it awesome! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
