Even in the worst of times He is there

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “God’s power in you and for you”

Our Bible verse for today: “Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness! I say, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I put my hope in him.” Lamentations 3:21-24(CSB)

Our thought for today: “Even in the worst of times He is there”

The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah is known in history as “The weeping prophet.” That’s because all throughout the long book he wrote he was in distress over the spiritual bankruptcy of the people and the nation. He knew the pain and heartache they were bringing on themselves and it broke his heart.

But Jeremiah is also known in history as “The Lamenter” because once God’s judgment finally came upon the people, Jerusalem was overrun by their enemies and it was reduced to rubble and ruins. The people were then carried off into captivity and Jeremiah was left wandering the streets of the destroyed city lamenting the fate of the nation – thus the name of the book “Lamentations.”

In yesterday’s devotional we read the story of King Hezekiah coming before the Lord in the temple and crying out to him for help and relief. Those were deep and dark days for him. Likewise, in the book of Lamentations we find Jeremiah in desperation crying out to the Lord. Those were deep and dark days for him as well. But even in those dark valleys, Hezekiah and Jeremiah had faith that God could and would hear and answer their prayers. Jeremiah’s declaration in Lamentations 3:21-24 is a profound proclamation of faith in God’s watchcare, protection, and provision. Jeremiah knew God was sovereign over that situation and that He had the power to deal with it for His people.

Have you had times like that in your own life when your world seemed to have fallen apart and you could see no way to recover from it? Do you remember some of your deepest and darkest days? But as it turned out, did you discover that God was there for you after all and that He used His power to help get you through it? The truth is that He has done so in the past and He will do so again.

Jeremiah’s declaration in Lamentations 3:21-24 was true for him and his people then, and it is true for you and your people today. God is there, He is aware, He cares, and He has the power to deal with your situation. Call to Him. Ask Him. Trust Him.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00 – in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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