Jeremiah has seen enough destruction and despair. He cries out for the LORD to rescue his people from the famine and sword, but God refuses. The LORD is weary of relenting. The shame and hopelessness must continue until the people are ready to be his again. This is not going to be a popular message. But the world must know that the God of grace is also a God of justice. His objective is not just our rescue from pain, but our rescue from sin.
LORD, rescue us. Begin within our black hearts.
Jeremiah 14-15:9