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The Comfort Chapters…and Grace and Truth Link Up

March 13, 2020 by Lauren 17 Comments

Last week I wrote about my studies in the book of Job.  You can see that post here.  My sister mentioned to me that Jeremiah 30-33 were called “the comfort chapters”, so I decided that would be a good next landing spot for personal perusal.

 

These chapters are messages of hope and deliverance for God’s people in the midst of a book mostly about judgement.  Jeremiah prophesies about the return from captivity of the nation of Israel, but he also looks forward to the end times and the final restoration of God’s people.  So in determining if these promises are meant for us today, I believe they are.  So I decided to share what I learned from this time in God’s Word, in case anyone else needed to hear it too.

 

  1.  God will do what is impossible for anyone else.  He will deliver, heal and restore to Himself.
  2. When we remain submissive, He molds us into His image.
  3. The fruit of the Spirit cannot be produced when all is sunshine.
  4. God comforts and reassures, urging us to greater faith.
  5. Pray and He will answer beyond our present understanding.
  6. He is infinitely high and infinitely nigh.
  7. He is matchless.  No one can compare to Him.
  8. Our God has limitless vision.
  9. He has to humble himself to even behold the things of heaven.  (That one of from Psalms 113, but it fits)
  10. God’s goodness is nowhere more apparent than in the midst of suffering.
  11. He will carry us through every trial and adversity.
  12. Whatever God permits to come into our lives is meant to conform us to the image of His Son.
  13. We have a wonderful, personal Lord.
  14. He is too loving to be unkind and too wise to err.
  15. The love of our Savior liberates us.
  16. Suffering never has the final word.
  17. Out of death, the Lord brings life.
  18. His ultimate purpose is always, always, always for our good.  Amen.

(Some phrases taken directly from the Believer’s Bible Commentary by William MacDonald.)

 

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Comments

  1. Patsy Burnette says

    March 13, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Thank you for the feature, Lauren. I’ve let our guest blogger, Christine know. 🙂 And thank you for hosting the Grace & Truth link-up! Love these comfort chapters you’ve listed here!

    Sharing to the IE Facebook!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      March 13, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      You are so welcome, Patsy. And thank you.

      Reply
  2. Laurie says

    March 13, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Oh, Lauren! I need to remember #2. I want to be molded in God’s image. I need to reduce the amount of “self” in myself! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      March 13, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      Reduce the amount of self in myself. That’s a great way to put it, Laurie.

      Reply
  3. Lisa notes says

    March 16, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    This list of 18 things is especially good to read in light of this Coronacraziness we are currently in. I need the reminders of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Thanks, Lauren.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      March 16, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you, Lisa.

      Reply
  4. Tea With Jennifer says

    March 16, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    Yes Lauren, I know these comfort chapters well & they’re just that comforting 😉
    I love all the above points especially #14! Praise Him!
    Bless you,
    Jennifer

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    • Lauren says

      March 17, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer. I pray you are leaning into Him for comfort when needed.

      Reply
  5. Shelbee on the Edge says

    March 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    Perfectly timed content, Lauren! We all could use a little strengthening of faith right now whatever type of faith we practice. This is super impactful to me right now…”The fruit of the Spirit cannot be produced when all is sunshine.” Thanks for sharing!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    • Lauren says

      March 17, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Glad it was a positive encouragement to you. I’m praying you hang on to your contagious positivity during this crazy time.

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      • Shelbee on the Edge says

        March 22, 2020 at 9:30 am

        Thanks so much, Lauren! Please keep praying for that because it’s getting harder with each passing day. It’s like I am on an emotional roller coaster as I am sure many of us are! But I am going to do my best to keep injecting positivity wherever and whenever I can! You keep doing the same.

        Shelbee

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        • Lauren says

          March 23, 2020 at 2:33 pm

          We both will survive and hopefully inspire others along the way

          Reply
  6. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    March 19, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 10, open March 1 to 26. I’d like to invite you to check out my other current link parties!

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  7. Donna Reidland says

    March 19, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    Lauren, what a great list of truths. It’s especially important right now to remember that our struggles have a purpose and that we won’t be conformed (or at least grow in that area) to His image without the tests and trials of this life.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      March 19, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      You are so right, Donna. Thank you for weighing in.

      Reply
  8. Laura Thomas says

    March 22, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Such wonderful reminders! I love that He will carry us through it all—nothing takes Him by surprise. 🤗Stopping by from #tuneinthursday

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      March 23, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks for reading, Laura.

      Reply

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