Restore us to yourself O Lord

Restore us to yourself O Lord

Scripture:- You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long? Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old unless you have utterly rejected us and are angry with us beyond measure. Lamentations 5:19-22

Observation:- Lamentations ends with a cry to the Lord. Lord, you reign forever. Lord, it has been so long. Lord, restore us, let us return, renew our days as You did before! Oh Lord, have you utterly rejected us in your anger? The Jews cry to the Lord. Throughout the last 2,000 years, there have been terrible periods in history when the Jews were persecuted and killed in many countries – in the Roman empire under the Caesars, in Russia under the cruel Communists, in Germany, during the reign of Adolf Hitler, in Spain, during the terrible Spanish inquisition.  In the last days, this will happen again when the Anti-Christ shows himself in the temple at Jerusalem. The Bible speaks of only 3 ½ years, but what terrible years it will be.

There are times when we may feel that God has forgotten us, that He has forsaken us for a long time. In our grief and despair, it is important for us to let our emotions and pour it out to God. Our Lord reigns forever, His throne endures from generation to generation. A 1000 years is like a day to the Lord. He is timeless, though for us we become impatient even after a few minutes. The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in love. If we return to Him and cry out to Him, His deliverance will surely come, though not always immediately, surely in due time. He will not be angry beyond measure for those who humble themselves and come back to Him.

Application:- Always hold the vision in our minds that the Lord reigns forever and His throne endures from generation to generation. He is the eternal God, all-powerful. When we feel discouraged or sad, pour out our emotions to God. Pray for God to restore us to Himself. Our relationship with God is far more precious than gold or money.

Prayer: ­Lord, Your glory extends from generation to generation. In Your hands You hold all things. In my despair, I will turn to You O Lord. Let Your ears hear and answer me. Knowing You is far more precious that anything in the world. Bring me back, O Lord, and let me know Your sweet presence again. In Jesus name, Amen