August 28
Lamentations 5:1-22; Obadiah 1:1-21; 2 Kings 25:22-26; Jeremiah 40:7-41:18
As we saw yesterday, the book of Lamentations is filled with great sorrow but also substantial hope. The exile has happened, the remnant has no leader, and the land is no longer theirs. Yet in the midst of it all, God is still enthroned, and Obadiah speaks of a future return to the land. Hopelessness and despair are never the end of the story with God in control.
There is always hope, always joy, and always peace available to his people. These realities are not based on circumstances or our location, but they are a gift from the eternal king of the universe. Therefore, we need to remember, when our life seems out of control, God is still the sovereign king over the world and over us.
Father God, thank you that you are king. Thank you for being in control over me and over the world. Help me to find the hope and peace that you offer. Amen.
How does the fact that God is king provide hope in all situations?
As we saw yesterday, the book of Lamentations is filled with great sorrow but also substantial hope. The exile has happened, the remnant has no leader, and the land is no longer theirs. Yet in the midst of it all, God is still enthroned, and Obadiah speaks of a future return to the land. Hopelessness and despair are never the end of the story with God in control.
There is always hope, always joy, and always peace available to his people. These realities are not based on circumstances or our location, but they are a gift from the eternal king of the universe. Therefore, we need to remember, when our life seems out of control, God is still the sovereign king over the world and over us.
Father God, thank you that you are king. Thank you for being in control over me and over the world. Help me to find the hope and peace that you offer. Amen.
How does the fact that God is king provide hope in all situations?
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We are hurting in the Minneapolis area from a horrific school and church shooting. Thank you Derek for your comment from your blog today stating “hopelessness and despair are never the end of the story with God in control”