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The author, probably Jeremiah, understands that Babylon was used merely as a human instrument of God’s judgment. Yet through his laments, he wrestles with the ways of God.

Maybe today the scars of your life show that you have lived far from God. You know the consequence of walking away. You know the inward pain and regret. You know the hurt that you have caused others. But please hear this - there is no sin that God cannot and will not forgive.

As believers, our purpose is to do great things for God. Our ambition should be to follow hard after Him.

God promises to hear our cries. And He promises that when we seek Him with a sincere heart, we will find Him waiting for us with open arms. God is not finished with you!

Our passage today gives us clear instruction regarding pride.

God has great plans for you, and He’ll get them done. Watch and see . . . the omnipotent God at work!

God has given us meaning and purpose to carry out. He has ordained all our days. We have been fearfully and wonderfully made. That is a reason for great praise.

The starting point of wisdom is standing in awe of the Almighty God.

Do you think it’s a coincidence that a job went away, a promotion didn’t happen, or that another move is in the future? God is the Great Director, and He has a great part for you to play.