Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Lamentations 3:22-33
by: Gem Barton.
In most of the biblical history we read about Israel, we learn that when they were disobedient to God, they were punished. When they were outside of God’s will, the nation of Jerusalem was destroyed—they lost wars, were taken captive, and many died. We also learn that God was merciful to them when they repented of their iniquity and returned to Him—He forgave them and restored them. God’s mercy and love for His people never changes. He is still merciful and forgiving. His mercy never ends. He was the same yesterday, is the same today, and will be the same tomorrow.