Tag: Jeremiah 31:25

“For I have given rest to the weary and joy to the sorrowing.” (Jeremiah 31:25)

As I write this, my heart breaks for the families dealing with grief in Texas following deadly flooding over the holiday weekend. Many others around the world are struggling with sorrow in deep and profound ways as well. It is my hope and prayer that this verse can be a beacon of hope in those dark moments. God wants to bring joy to our sorrow.

Context (Jeremiah 31:15-25): Jeremiah uses all of chapter 31 to speak of hope for the restoration to come. Jeremiah’s earlier prophecies spoke of God’s judgment toward the stubborn Israelites who had angered God with their indifference. This condensed section deals specifically with God’s desire to protect and restore his children, hoping they will cling to the future promise. Continue reading “Jeremiah 31:25 – For the Sorrowful”