Tag: rest in the Lord

Jeremiah 31:25 – For the Sorrowful

“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”

Psalm 4:8 – Peaceful Sleep

“In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”
(Psalm 4:8)

Have you ever had a toss-and-turn kind of night where you felt like sleep evaded you? Perhaps you were lost in troubling thoughts or struggling with an illness or infirmity. Those hours seem to just trudge by, don’t they? This is a memory verse to call on in those moments. We often forget to call on God or claim his promises in our moments of insomnia.

Context: Psalm 4 is a cry to God from the psalmist, David. Apparently, he was going through a very hard time in his life where he felt attacked and misunderstood. He turned to God because he wanted God’s provision. David seemed confident he would be comforted in his hour of despair because he knew God was listening. Verse 8 is the concluding verse of the psalm, and it reveals David’s trust in God. Continue reading “Psalm 4:8 – Peaceful Sleep”

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