The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
What beautiful words of calm, comfort and strength. At the nation of Israel’s darkest hour, a time of peril and impending extinction, God gives these words to His prophet.
In this episode of judgement, consequence, forgiveness and hope, God promises His everlasting love and kindness. He does not ask them to remember, He states it Himself!
It is significant that God says this as He begins to make known His plan for a new covenant. A Savior will come and through Him we will receive power from within to obey and follow God and His ordinances with all our heart.
These words were recorded approximately 2,630 years ago, but they were written to each of us because they speak of a Savior that took our sins upon Himself. Through the blood of Jesus Christ, God shows His eternal love and kindness and draws us to Him.
Have a great day,
Gretchen