A Plea For Mercy

Lamentations 5:21  

"Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, 

and we shall be turned; renew 

our days as of old." 

        This prayer by Jeremiah reflects the hope that the people of Jerusalem would return to a proper relationship with God. Compare the days when His glory filled the temple at its consecration by Solomon (1 Kings 8:10, 11).
        The people of God express deep concern for the ruins of the temple, But whatever changes there are on earth, God is still the same, and remains for ever wise and holy, just and good; with Him there is no variables or shadow of turning. Turn us to thee, O Lord. God never leaves any till they first leave him; if he turns them to him in a way of duty, no doubt he will quickly return to them in a way of mercy. If God by his grace renew our hearts, he will by his favor renew our days. Troubles may cause our hearts to be faint, and our eyes to be dim, but the way to the mercy seat of our God is open. 

        Let us, in all our trials, put our whole trust and confidence in his mercy; let us confess our sins, and pour out our hearts before him. Let us watch against repenting and despondency; for we surely know, that it shall be well in the end with all that trust in, fear, love, and serve the Lord. Are not the Lord's judgments in the earth the same as in Jeremiah's days?
        Amen!

Reading: (Lam. 5: 17-22)
               (1 Kings 8: 10, 11)
Ref: (HG SB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail

The Cross Life Ministry