The Lament of Jeremiah about God's anger satisfied .

Hello My Friend; Good day.

Our reading for today is from Lamentations chapter 4. In this lamentation poem, Jeremiah recounts all the horrible sufferings of the rich and poor of Jerusalem during the two year siege on Jerusalem. He recalls how food ran out till people even ate their own children; and some dead bodies were left on the streets to rot. He compares the siege on Jerusalem to the destruction of Sodom when the fire from heaven burnt it down (see Genesis 18 and 19) and yet the sin of Jerusalem was greater than the sin of Sodom. He laments the foolishness of the King of Judah who sought protection from Egypt against the counsel of the true prophet of God. King Zedekiah chose the counsel of false prophets. He ends the poem with condemnation of Edom who chose to actively aid Babylon in the siege of Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar rewarded Edom by giving the outlying lands of Judah to Edom. We cannot fully understand the core reasons behind the fights and enmity around the Middle East territories. Edom will be judged for treachery against her brother, Israel. Hatred from families hurt the most, yet it is real even in our lifetime. Let us repent of selfishness and wickedness towards our relatives and family members, and friends too.

Prayer for today: Dear Lord, your just anger was poured out on your holy land and your holy temple because of the sins of the kings, prophets and priests. Through the mercy and sacrifice of your Son, have mercy and heal your land and comfort your people. Amen.

Apostle Ndueso Udoiwod.