LEARNING DAILY

Lamentations 3:21-25, Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!' The Lord is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him. (New Living Translation)

“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this.” “Hope has a name; the name is Jesus!’ (Pastor ed Newton). He continued saying, “If you are facing a storm, you must have an anchor to stabilize you. You must trust that anchor will do its work to keep you from being tossed about by the storm. Again, that anchor’s name is Jesus!” I have written before that you are either coming through a storm, going through a storm, or about to enter one. The prophet Jeremiah is writing for you to “remember”, to keep at the very front of your mind when difficulty comes, you do not have to go through it alone.

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.” “Remember” to place your trust in God who never changes (EN)! This is so important to know and remember – God’s love is faithful; it is steadfast. God’s love for you never ceases! His love for you never ends! His love for you never runs out nor expires (EN)! Because of that He does not allow you to face your storm alone! “God’s mercy withholds God’s judgment that every Believer deserves. He demonstrates His mercy “by rescuing you from the punishment you deserve. Mercy removes the shame we carry. Mercy repairs what sin has broken. Mercy renews your strength when it is lost. Mercy reroutes your life toward purpose. Mercy redefines your identity. Mercy reassures you that God will never give up on you” (from the Listener Guide).

“Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.” “God keeps showing up – every day, no matter what” (listener Guide). Take comfort in the fact that each day there are fresh beginnings because God does what He says He will do! Each new day is an opportunity to experience God’s faithfulness, regardless of yesterday’s struggles. This points to God’s continual presence and His care for our lives.

“I say to myself, 'The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!' The Lord is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him.” “God provides what life cannot give; He provides what the Believer cannot lose” (Listener Guide). He is the believer’s ultimate inheritance (eternal life with Him in His kingdom) and “our source of satisfaction, supply, and strength” (EN). When the Believer finds their security and contentment in Him alone, rather than possessions or circumstances, their anchor is in the hope they have in Him. Seek Him and wait on Him, do not get ahead of Him. God’s goodness will be experienced by those who diligently seek Him. In a world marked by instant gratification, Believers are reminded to patiently wait on God, who is never late and who is always working, even when not seen!

Place your trust in God, always seek Him with a patient determination. Walk the narrow way with Him daily believing He is your strength, and that every day His mercies are new and His faithfulness to you never wavers!