#soap # Jeremiah 52 ## Title: Hope in Hard Times ## Scripture: (Jeremiah 52:34) “He was given daily provisions by the king of Babylon for the rest of his life until the day he died.” (NET) ## Observation: It has been a long journey with Jeremiah over the past 52 chapters. We have walked with him through a challenging life of ministry to a stubborn people. We have watched Jeremiah continually tell the nation of Israel about the judgment of God and God’s hope of their repentance. Then, the worst happens. God’s mercy moves into judgment. God never stopped having mercy. It is because of His mercy that they were not completely destroyed. Now, here they are. They are experiencing their worst nightmare. However, in the middle of all this, God is still showing His faithfulness. God shows kindness in the middle of the difficulty. It was His subtle reminder that all is still not lost. This is what God does for us so many times. Even when we are experiencing difficult situations, God will send small acts of kindness to remind us that all is not lost. What if we were to be those small acts of kindness for someone today? It would be a double blessing for us. ## Application: Find someone and bless them today. The best people are those who cannot pay you back. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for shining Your light in the darkest moments.