(Not) Seeing and BelievingSample

Believing that God sees the wrong done to you

Jeremiah was deeply troubled. As a prophet, he had urged the people of Israel to repent of their sins and to turn back to God. Otherwise, His judgment would certainly come! But the people did not listen to his warnings. Jeremiah watched the downfall of the city of Jerusalem and was deeply moved by the misery of his fellow citizens. God allowed their enemies to conquer them and take them into exile. “My eyes flow with rivers of tears because of the destruction of the daughter of my people”, he lamented (Lamentations 3:48).

Moreover, Jeremiah was treated badly by his people as they did not like his pessimistic prophecies. He was thrown into a pit, imprisoned, and threatened. He wanted to give up on his ministry. He just could not bear it any longer.

But there was a glimmer of hope. Jeremiah was convinced that God saw the wrong done to him and would bring justice. “You will repay them, O Lord, according to the work of their hands”, he said (Lamentations 3:64).

If you are treated badly, let Jeremiah’s faith in God inspire you. He sees what you are going through and He will repay (Romans 12:19).