Lamentations 3:55-58

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2 July, 2022

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LAMENTATIONS 3:55-58

I called on your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit. You heard my plea: “Do not close your ears to my cry for relief.”

You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life.


TO PONDER

It’s the final verse I’m unsure about. He took up my case. Mmmm. I’m guilty though. Other parts of scripture tell me I’m a sinner, even before I was born, so if the Lord takes up my case, I’m done for, gone, doomed, ready to be thrown into jail, preparing for the slammer, getting ready for the book to be thrown at me. 

Yes, the book. Ah! I know what book I want thrown at me though. The Bible. Because even though there are places that remind me that I am a sinner, and not worthy of God’s love, there are many more parts that tell me I’m loved no matter what. Even the rest of the verse above tells me – ‘you redeemed my life.’  

Super. I’ve got the right lawyer, yet I won’t I be found guilty, because the cross dealt with my guilt. Jesus took my sin. The open tomb ensured that my life was indeed redeemed. 

So, I am free to live, and love, and share. 


PRAYER

Ruler of all, thank you for your unconditional love. How privileged we are to have someone whose job it is to love, despite everything we do to not deserve it. Help us not to judge others, but respect and care for those we relate to. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.  


Today's devotion written by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping.