Verse of the day: You pleaded, Lord, for the cause of my soul (Lamentations 3. 58).
Notice how the prophet uses positive language! He didn’t say, “I hope the Lord has defended my case. ” The prophet presented his statement as an indisputable fact. “You begged, Lord, the cause of my soul. ” With the help of the kind Comforter, let us dispel all doubts and fears that often pollute our peace and comfort. Let this be our prayer: that we have nothing with the harsh and severe voice of supposition and doubt; that we are able to speak in a clear and melodious voice with absolute certainty. Notice how the prophet speaks with gratitude, attributing all the glory to God alone! We have not heard a word about the prophet himself or the fact that he himself was involved in the election. In no way does he attribute his liberation to any man; least of all, on their own merits. The prophet said, “Lord, you defended the cause of my soul, you redeemed my life. ” The believer must cultivate a spirit of gratitude. Especially after the deliverances we have to prepare a song for our God. The earth will become a sanctuary filled with the praises of grateful believers. And each day should be filled with the pleasant Thanksgiving incense. How grateful Jeremiah seemed as he remembered the Lord’s mercies! With what triumph he raised the air! He had been in prison and had become known as the Weeping Prophet. However, in the exact book entitled Lamentations, as clear as Miriam’s song, when she tapped the tambourine with her fingers, as high-pitched as the tone that Deborah was using as she sang, along with Baraque her victory melody, we hear the voice of Jérémie. ascends to heaven: “You begged, Lord, the cause of my soul, redeemed my life. ” Children of God, try to have a vital experience of the goodness of the Lord. When you have it, speak positively about it, sing with gratitude, and raise your voice in triumph.