Pleading My Cause

"O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul: thou hast redeemed my life."  Lamentations 3:58.  Jeremiah weeps because of Jerusalem's sin.  Her captivity has come.  The prophet is in despair.  Are we in tears because of society's waywardness?  Has the sin of humanity become our grief?  Jeremiah calls out to His redeemer.  With confidence and assurance he pleads.  There is no blame toward God for the present calamity.  In God, there is hope in the face of despair.  There is a refuge in the midst of loss.  God's anger is about him.  The emptiness of the city surrounds him.  Where does the prophet cast his eye?  Upon whom does he call?  Jeremiah seeks the Lord.  His cause is heard and his need answered.  May we ever know that the Lord has pleaded our cause and redeemed our life.