Let us test and examine our ways and return to the Lord. 41 Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands to God in heaven. 42 We have transgressed and rebelled, and you have not forgiven. (Lamentations 3:40–42, NRSVue)
Jeremiah understood exactly what needed to be done. The discipline of God was severe and it got the attention of the people. They had wandered away from the God who had rescued and sustained them. They needed to examine their hearts to acknowledge their rebellion and seek forgiveness. It was time for the people to repent and seek the Lord. The consequences of the sin brought great suffering and their only hopeful relief was returning to serve God wholeheartedly.
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