November 25, 2023: When I Think About Him

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22–24, ESV)

As Jeremiah laments over Jerusalem, he seems to be going deeper and deeper into a ‘dark place.’ It matters what we think about while passing through dark times. If you think about dark things, your heart and thoughts will also become dark. This is why the Word of God must always stay before us as we encounter dark times.
 
In fact, Jeremiah 3:21 says, “But this I called to mind, and therefore I have hope!” Jeremiah remembered the Word! The Word came as a light amid the dark ponderings of his soul. The Word is a light to our feet and a lamp to our path. What did Jeremiah remember?

First, he remembered the steadfast love of the Lord. And this loyal love never ceases. Steadfast love is a love that is always faithful. It never quits. It never gives up. It is always there! Second, he remembered that God’s mercies never come to an end. That is who He is. Not only do they never come to an end, but they are new every morning Third, he remembered, “Great Is Your Faithfulness!”
 
When Jeremiah remembered these things, he remembered that God was his portion! God was with him in covenant! Therefore, we say, “I will hope in Him!