Lament—Turn to God | Online January 24, 2021

 

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Lamentations 3

21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. 26 It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. 27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. 28 Let him sit alone in silence when it is laid on him; 29 let him put his mouth in the dust-- there may yet be hope; 30 let him give his cheek to the one who strikes, and let him be filled with insults. 31 For the Lord will not cast off forever, 32 but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; 33 for he does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. In verse 18 the author claims to have lost hope. In verse 21 he has hope. What is the difference?

  2. Why might the author have reason to think God’s steadfast love has ceased? Have you ever had a reason?  Explain.

  3. “The Lord is my portion.”  Has God ever taught you that He “is your portion?”  (24) Explain.

  4. What does it tell you that God doesn’t afflict from the heart? (33)

  5. Can you lament without repentance? Explain.

Prayer

Pray that we will turn to God in our affliction.

 
 
Scott Reavely