Religion & Spirituality
September 26 2021 - Sunday AM Sermon Grief, Hope, and Perseverance by David Chang Three Reminders from Jeremiah’s Prayer Jeremiah Was Transparent About His Struggles Jeremiah Struggled (Jer. 12:1-4, 15:18) Jeremiah was one of many to be honest about struggles E.g., David (Psa. 6, 31, 51, 142, etc.); Elijah (1 Kgs.19:14); Habakkuk (Hab. 1:2-4) Jeremiah Was Not Rebuked For His Prayers God did not scold, but inspired courage and faith through his promises Jesus Knows the Human Condition (Heb. 2:8, 4:15-16) Therefore we can approach God with our struggles with confidence Jeremiah Was Promised Deliverance Message of Hope in the Prophets Judgment is sorrow for wrongdoers, but relief for the righteous Jeremiah was not a stranger to suffering, but God promises him deliverance (Jer. 15:20-21) Perseverance in Faith “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one” Remember the three lessons from Jeremiah’s prayer: Vocalize our struggles to God God is for us, not against us Hope for the deliverance promised by God Duration 33:40