After seeing first hand the complete destruction and slaughter of his people, Jeremiah writes several poems of lament. We know them as the book of Lamentations. Jeremiah vividly describes the scene during the siege of Jerusalem. The city was starving. Strong men were walking around like skeletons. People got so hungry that some began to cannibalize their own children. It was a horrific sight to say the least. It was a day to day existence just waiting on the inevitable.
Wow, what a great story to think about. How inspiring! Actually, that may be the historical facts of the story but it isn't all of the human experience of the story. The prophet Jeremiah was hungry along with the rest of the Jews but he had a perspective that can really teach us something. Look at what he says,
"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.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." (Lam. 3:22-26)
Every day God's mercies reset and because of this they are inexhaustible! You will never use too much of God's mercy. When we are living in "lack" he brings us to 100%. Every day! The key is to hope in Him. Wait for Him. Don't become nervous or antsy even in the middle of difficult circumstances. His salvation will come.
Let today be a day when you recognize the mercies of God in your life!
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