Hope in Lamentation — Hope in God — Josiah Kagin

We live in a culture where anything that makes you sad or unhappy is considered a bad thing. Our culture reacts when God’s truth confronts their sin. When facing the consequences of that sin, our culture blames God and others for their situation. Sadly, sometimes we do as well. This certainly was the case in Jeremiah’s day. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, penned the poetic words of this book as an expression of sorrow in the midst of the Babylonian captivity. Israel had been rebellious against God and so God allowed them to be conquered and taken captive. These consequences for their sin brought sorrow. A sense of despair and hopelessness overwhelmed their souls. That would be expected! Yet, in the middle of this book of lamentations, Jeremiah expresses beautiful hope in God. Considering this passage will help us find meaning, hope and practical steps forward when facing the chastening of God. Download Notes Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends. We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!