Message: A song of sorrow.
Time: Jerusalem, in mourning, after it's fall, in 586 BC at the hands of the Assyrians (Babylon).
What the Lord is Saying: In His anger, in His wrath, with no mercy, like an enemy. The Lord has done what He purposed. He has carried out His word.
If once strong, Jerusalem is now weak. Jerusalem is under a cloud. The kingdom and its rulers are now in dishonor. He has cut down their might. His fury has been poured out like fire. He has laid in ruins its defenses (borders) and destroyed the palaces. Mourning and lamentation have been multiplied by order from the Lord. The Lord has caused them to forget Sabbath and festival are forgotten. Prophets no longer receive visions from the Lord. They are no longer effective. Young/old women, infants, babies are all affected.
Promise: The Lord keeps His promises, even when those promises mean suffering for His people. His scripture should always be taken seriously.
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