Jeremiah the prophet relied
upon and put his hope in remembering that the LORD is faithful,
merciful, compassionate, and his portion. Jeremiah knew that even in
adversity he could put his hope in the LORD. In chapter three and
verse twenty-six we learn more about what Jeremiah learned about hope
where we read:
The verse begins, “It is good that a man
should both hope...” Jeremiah began this verse with declaring
“it is good” or “pleasant and agreeable” that we
should “both” which means there is an additional action we
should take, “hope” or “wait with expectancy”. The
question begs, “For what should we “hope”? The answer
lie at the end of this sentence “the salvation of the LORD”.
Jeremiah knew there were benefits to the person who would rely upon,
trust in and cling to the fact that the LORD would save, would
deliver, lend His help and provide victory to those who have hope in
Him.
The
verse goes on to say, “...and quietly wait for the salvation of
the LORD.” Now Jeremiah adds a level to having “hope”
that not many obtain. He wrote “quietly wait” which means
to be in “silence” or as “dumb as a stone”. Those who will do
the best “good” are those who will not only “hope”
but also “hope” silently “for the salvation of
the LORD.” In other words, many may hope in the LORD'S
salvation and deliverance, but not many hope in silence.
As we
think about this verse and meditate upon it, how would we grade our
method of hoping? Do we silently hope, quietly hope and are as “dumb
as a stone” while we hope in God's salvation? Do we often complain,
moan, cry out, and whine while we “hope” in His deliverance?
Perhaps as we consider these words of Jeremiah we will be convicted
within our souls and ask the LORD to help us to be more silent when
it appears He is not moving according to our schedule. May the Lord
Jesus help us all to not only hope in His salvation, but also hope in
a quiet manner that is pleasing to Him.
Next
time we will learn what a man should bear in his youth, so read
ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until
tomorrow...there is more...
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