Solid Joys Daily Devotional Caused to Return
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Jan 29, 2026 A clear plea for God to bring people back from sin and unbelief. A sober look at Lamentations’ images of judgment and devastation. Reflection on the single hope of returning found in the closing prayer. Discussion of Christ’s intercession as the guarantee of recovery and a closing doxology celebrating God’s keeping power.
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Hope Depends On God’s Restoring Work
- John Piper emphasizes that God must cause his people to return from sin and unbelief.
- This divine work is the only real hope for perseverance and restoration.
The Bleakness That Reveals Need
- Piper describes Lamentations as the bleakest book, showing God's fierce judgment on Jerusalem.
- The severity underscores that human hope is insufficient without God's intervention.
Rely On Christ’s Intercession
- Trust Jesus' intercession as the means you will be brought back from apostasy.
- When you return, follow Jesus' command to strengthen your brothers.
