This book of 5 poems was written by Jeremiah at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity. It is a lament for the young men cut down by the sword, the young women victimized by the conquerors, the mothers and their young who are starving, and the once great city of David which now lies in ruins. It is all the result of Israel's sin, and Babylon is the instrument of God's wrath.
But in the midst of the grief and loss, there is the hope in God as expressed in the above photo verses, the prayer that God in his love and mercy, will restore his remnant.
Impressions: Jeremiah is in effect saying "I told you so". What he prophesied all came to pass and now there is hell to pay. The Israelites lost so very much, but they were warned. Like us, they did not know what they had until they lost it. Complacency and apathy, leaning on their own devices, and worshipping other God's got them into the mess they are in, and only a turning around will get them back on track, at least the ones that are left standing.
Readability: 3 stars
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