What does Lamentations 3:60 reveal about God's awareness of our adversities? Setting the scene - Lamentations 3 records Jeremiah’s personal lament in the middle of Jerusalem’s devastation. - In verse 60 he addresses the Lord directly: “You have seen all their vengeance, all their plots against me.” - The hurt is real, the threats are personal, yet Jeremiah’s first instinct is to acknowledge what God sees. What Jeremiah affirms in one sentence 1. “You have seen” – God’s sight is immediate, active, all–encompassing. 2. “all their vengeance” – Every act of hostility is noted; none are hidden in the shadows. 3. “all their plots against me” – Schemes, whispers, and hidden agendas are exposed before God’s eyes. Truths about God’s awareness - He is never uninformed. • Psalm 139:1-4 – “You perceive my thoughts from afar… before a word is on my tongue You know it completely.” • Hebrews 4:13 – “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” - He is personally attentive. • Exodus 3:7 – “I have surely seen the affliction of My people.” • Psalm 56:8 – “You have taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Your bottle.” - He is morally engaged. • Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” • Romans 12:19 – “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Why this matters in our adversity - Assurance: God’s awareness means no injustice or pain escapes His notice. - Comfort: We can pour out complaints honestly, knowing they are heard (Psalm 142:1-3). - Patience: Because God sees, we can wait for His righteous timing instead of grasping for revenge (James 5:7-9). - Courage: Even secret opposition is already unveiled to Him; we need not fear hidden enemies (Luke 12:2-3). Living in the light of His watchful eye - Bring every struggle into open conversation with Him—He already sees, but He invites our trust (1 Peter 5:7). - Resist despair; God’s awareness is the first step toward His deliverance (Psalm 34:17-19). - Stand firm in integrity, knowing that God’s vindication outlasts human schemes (1 Peter 2:23). Lamentations 3:60 reassures us that in every season of opposition, the Lord’s gaze is fixed, alert, and ready to act on behalf of His people. |
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