The Crown Has Fallen

"The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us that we have sinned."  Lamentations 5:16.    Indeed, this is a cry of woe.  The crown has fallen.  Glory has been lost.  Pride is gone.  The enemy has won.  Woe unto those who are left desolate by sin.  The promise of sin is never fulfilled.  In the end, sin brings woe.  At least, the problem is known.  The source of the fall has been acknowledged.  This is unlike so many who never see that sin has brought them down.  Sin leaves one deserted.  Sin takes one to the mire of depravity, and then, forsakes them.  "Woe unto us that we have sinned" may be a cry for help.  Those who are in sin need help.  They need God's help.  Only the true and living God can deliver one from the woe of sin.  Sin brings loneliness.  God gives companionship.  Sin brings emptiness.  God gives fulfillment.  Sin brings death.  God gives life.  Sin leaves dreams unfulfilled and hearts crushed.  "Woe unto us that we have sinned."  Forgive us, O Lord.  Cleanse us and heal us.  Restore unto our heads the crown.  Bring us home.  Glory, glory.  God has given life and hope.