Lamentations chapter 3 verses 31-33 (NIV)
For no one is cast off
by the Lord forever.
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
so great is his unfailing love.
For he does not willingly bring affliction
or grief to anyone.
Many times I have heard of people blaming God for their circumstances, or questioning His goodness and mercy.
We have no reason to cast blame on the Lord. As we read here, He doesn’t willingly bring affliction on anyone. He may however use such circumstances to draw is closer to Himself. No one is too far away from God since we also read that no one is cast off from the Lord forever. Since He willingly shows compassion to us, we as His ambassadors should be quick to emulate that compassion and forgiveness, no matter how difficult we may find it.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your compassion and mercy, especially where the circumstances have been of my own making. Help me to show compassion to others. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.