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Jeremiah 45:3

The Passion Translation

‘You have been thinking: “These are horrible times for me. In addition to my pain, now Yahweh adds sorrow to my troubles. I am worn out with groaning, with relief nowhere in sight!” ’

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Why am I doomed to live as an alien, scattered among these cruel savages? Am I destined to dwell in the darkened tents of desert nomads?

Yet I believe with all my heart that I will see again your goodness, Yahweh, in the land of life eternal!

My deep need calls out to the deep kindness of your love. Your waterfall of weeping sent waves of sorrow over my soul, carrying me away, cascading over me like a thundering cataract.

I’m worn out with my weeping and groaning. Night after night I soak my pillow with tears, and flood my bed with weeping.

My eyes of faith won’t focus anymore, for sorrow fills my heart. There are so many enemies who come against me!

I’m weary, exhausted with weeping. My throat is dry, my voice is gone, my eyes are swollen with sorrow, and I’m waiting for you, God, to come through for me.

If you faint when under pressure, you have need of courage.

I said to him, “Baruch, this is what Yahweh God of Israel says about you.

My joy has vanished, grief grips my soul, and I am sick at heart.

How I wish my head were a reservoir that could weep a fountain of tears. I would weep day and night for my beloved ones who have been slain!

“From on high, he sent a fire deep in my bones, and it conquered me. He trapped my feet in his snare and hurled me back. He left me stunned in misery that had no end.

“Let all their wickedness condemn them. Deal with them as you have dealt with me for all my sins. My groaning seems endless, and I am sick at heart.”

If he causes grief, he will show compassion from the cascading overflow of his endless love.

Now, it’s because of God’s mercy that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness.

So no wonder we don’t give up. For even though our outer person gradually wears out, our inner being is renewed every single day.

And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!

Brothers and sisters, don’t ever grow weary in doing what is right.




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