Friday Reflection December 17, 2021

Hope in God

Good morning Friends,
Happy Holidays! 🎄

Today’s reflection takes us to the book of Lamentations , chapter 3:24. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/lam.3.24.NIV

Brief Background

The book of Lamentations is said to have been written by the prophet Jeremiah. In this specific chapter, he speaks of his afflictions and the difficult times he had. But in verse 24, he boldly express that in spite of that, and because of the fact that God’s mercies and love are new every morning and does not fail, He could boldly declare; the Lord is my portion, therefore I hope in Him

Application
Like Jeremiah, we are faced with challenges and difficult times. Not just personally, but as a church, as a community and as a nation. We continue to face our own personal fears of crime and violence, family disputes and some of us face numerous struggles with our faith. We continue to see the gospel being watered down daily by false prophets who have no intention of winning souls for the kingdom, but for their own selfish gain. We continue to experience the unfairness of the political system and the abuse of those in power. And the list goes on and on!

But like Jeremiah, we know in whom we have believed and are persuaded that He is able to keep us and all that we have committed to Him. No matter what we may be called upon to suffer in this life, we KNOW that God is faithful and will not cause us to be consumed by this world. We are more than conquerors in Him that love us! It is not by might nor power that we will overcome this present world, but it is by His Spirit!

God is a promise keeper, and so like Jeremiah, we too without a shadow of doubt can proclaim, “The Lord is my portion – therefore I have hope in Him.”

As you journey through today and the rest of 2021. Always remember these words, say them over and over until they become apart of you!

Untill next time, God bless you!

Shaneka Raymore Euphfa