At one of the lowest points in Israel's history, when the nation had been devastated by the Babylonians, most of those who survived where taken into captivity( Psalm 137).Jeremiah ministered for 40 years,it began under King Josiah, after his death the nation turned away from God.Jeremiah in vain challenged the people as regards their sinful ways,pleading with them to repent and turn to God. Along with the challenge came a warning of coming judgement,and sadly, so it came to pass. So when it happened Jeremiah stood among the midst of the ruins of Jerusalem,and declared ,'Because of the Lords great love we are not consumed',there was still a remnant left,in 70 years they would return from exile,and the nation would recover.So Jeremiah tells us it was because of God's great love they where not consumed,for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, Great is your faithfulness. ( Lamentations 3 v 22-23)I would like to highlight God's faithfulness,He is a faithful God, He says I will never leave you nor forsake you, Hubert Dapliyan wrote a song called,'Father you are faithful'. I will leave you with some of the words from that song.
'Flowers wither,leaves drop,trees trample,roots spoil.
Fountains dry, rivers thirst,but your love remains faithful.
The sun sets,the moon rests,the day ends,the time flies,
Seasons change,blue skies fade,but your love remains the same.'
'Father you are faithful
Father you are faithful
Father you are faithful
Father you are faithful'
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