#soap # Lamentations 04 ## Title: Trouble Does Not Last Always ## Scripture: (Lamentations 4:22) “ת (Tav) O people of Zion, your punishment will come to an end; he will not prolong your exile. But, O people of Edom, he will punish your sin and reveal your offenses!” (NET) ## Observation: Jeremiah focuses on why they are suffering and tells some of what got them to this place. However, he does not end with this. He also speaks about the end of the pain. The importance is to realize this was going to take time. Their exile was going to last for 70 years. This means most of those alive at the time would not see it. Their children would. This is why it is important for us to pass on what we learn to our children and to those who come after us. We need to pass on the lessons and the hope we have found in the LORD. ## Application: Tell someone today, “Trouble does not last always.” ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being faithful over the long term.