Archived Verse Of the Week

Jeremiah, the prophet, taught the word of God faithfully all the days of his life. However, his people rejected and mocked him. Even though the situation was already dreadful, he felt deep sorrow when he saw how Jerusalem had been lost and destroyed. He wept over the remains of the beautiful city.

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Despite his anguish, Jeremiah reminded himself of God's loving-kindness, deep compassion, and patience for His rebellious people. He shifted his gaze from himself to the Lord. And so he declares this beautiful truth: "Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."

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How often does this scene play out in our own lives? We respond to God's call on our lives, but events contradict our expectations. We begin to doubt God's character, concern, and care for us, so we murmur and ask, "Why?"

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However, we can thoroughly experience the Lord's constant love only when we divert our attention away from ourselves, our problems, and our limited perspectives and focus on the larger reality of His loving mercies, profound compassion, and long-suffering. We discover that God's mercies never run out because they are new every morning when we turn our attention away from our frustrations and toward His bigger picture, purpose, and plan. Great is His faithfulness.

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The prophet Jeremiah gives a stunning testament to the scope and power of divine grace amid the most horrifying lament of despair. We discover a brief opening in the dark clouds giving the Lamentations a distinctive look and allowing the brightest sunlight to shine. In his grief over Jerusalem being destroyed, Jeremiah discovers a glimmer of hope that shows the never-ending mercies of God. 

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God's mercies never end, even though we have no right to them, and they are entirely undeserved. We have done a lot to anger God and provoke Him to stop showing us mercy. We have misused, disregarded, and occasionally ungratefully accepted His mercy. But even if God's mercies are not always apparent, they are nonetheless always present. The mercies of God may take many forms, just as morning and evening light differ from one another, yet they never stop shining. Even discipline is mercy in disguise, and it frequently turns out to be more forgiving than not punishing us in situations where it is required.

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Sometimes we might be tempted to think that God doesn't love us when we go through tragedy and suffering. But this passage starts out by reassuring us of God's love for us. Nothing we have gone through or will go through can thus never be able to separate us from God's love. And we must keep this in mind—the whole meaning of Lamentations 3:22-23 is connected to this first truth. 

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His kindness never fails. He is always so kind. God's love naturally produces mercy and compassion. His unfailing and eternal love and compassion know no bounds. In other words, you will always be the recipient of God's kindness. No matter how frequently you rely on God's protection, there will be more for you tomorrow. 

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This does not give us a free pass to sin, nor does it give us the freedom to commit any sin we want. Instead, we now have an opportunity to make things right with God, even though we have disobeyed him in the past.

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The final sentence, "Great is your faithfulness," ties the paragraph together. We are treated with kindness and mercy, not because we are faithful but because God is. He maintained his promise so that we might benefit from his mercies. 

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Let's look at how we can put it to use in our daily activities.

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1. By way of faith
Our answer to his profound and steadfast love for us is faith. He's already done the labour-intensive work, so we have faith in him. Faith today encompasses more than just ideas. not to mention the lifestyle choices we make. What we do and how we do it should be directly influenced by our beliefs. Faith demands that we act. 

2. With prayer
God's mercies are present in both good and bad times. And this is something we need to be reminded of, especially on difficult days. God's mercies are consistent even then. We accomplish this through prayer. Instead of asking for something from God, prayer is about connecting with Him. When we pray, we might be strengthened, encouraged, and reminded that God's mercies are brand-new every morning.  

3. Keeping still
We are continuously inundated with noise, notifications, and stuff vying for our attention. With all the distractions, hearing God's voice and receiving his mercy can be challenging. That is why we must remain still. In Psalm 46:10, David makes the point: "Be still, and know that I am God." We must make time to disconnect from the noise, turn off our phones, and concentrate on what is most important.

4. Through Recollection 
It's all too simple to grow focused on the issues that lie ahead and forget what God has already accomplished for us. By considering how God has supplied for us in the past, we can be encouraged to place our trust in him in the present. We should keep in mind God's mercies from yesterday to be comforted that they still hold true today.

5. Focusing
You cannot receive God's mercies if you are not looking for them. This has to do with staying still. If we are always on the move and obsessed with the things of this world, we won't be able to recognize and appreciate God's mercies. Keep your attention on God rather than the diversions and storms in your immediate surroundings.

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God's mercies remain fresh for you every morning, no matter what you've done or where you've been. You can always count on his unwavering love. Through the Lord Jesus Christ, He has provided a route for you to return to him. Therefore, bask in His love, happiness, and peace he has for you.