Jeremiah 31:25 Jeremiah‘s prophecy was God‘s comfort toward the survivors of His judgment. To those who found favor in the wilderness. God tells them…“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness, have I drawn you, and continued My faithfulness to you”. God promised Israel an all encompassing restoration, to rebuild, to plant with good… God promised a new covenant with Israel, a covenant where He would put His law within them, writing on their hearts He would be their God and they would be His people. He promised to fully satisfy the weary soul and replenish every languishing and sorrowful person… He never gave up…He’s doesn’t give up…He’ll never give up on His people. God’s judgment had fallen on a nation. A perfect example where rain falls on the wicked as well as the righteous. Israel’s suffering was ‘universal’ but not all were the same. Some would continue in their wicked ways, others would turn back to God. Included in their number would be those who had remained steadfast, those in right standing with God, regardless of their outward condition. All suffered the same judgment, but not all were the same. Like Israel, we take hold of the Hope in this prophecy, knowing God is Faithful and True. We can know we will be satisfied He will replenish us through His glory. Suffering and sorrow is part of living in a fallen world. Do we have to wait until we leave in order to be satisfied? Will we only be relieved of our sorrows when we reach heaven? God promises Israel to rebuild, to prosper, to satisfy her as she returns to the land of promise. We too, can be satisfied, renewed, our sorrows replaced with joy… just as Job was… right here and now. Are we ready to receive it? Lord, we’re only satisfied when we focus on You. Sorrows fade when overcome by the Hope of Salvation, the Joy that comes with it is power. Thank You. The words hardly seem adequate when we consider ‘who am I that You would be mindful of me?’ So hear our hearts, Lord
