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Great is His faithfulness

Lamentations 3:21-26 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Intro : The book of Lamentations is a series of dirges, or songs of mourning, that were written against the backdrop of the Babylonian invasion and destruction of Jerusalem.    In the verses of this book, we can see the awful sufferings endured by the people of that city at the hand of their enemies.    Still, even in the midst of all the pain and the turmoil, God had His man inJerusalem to record the events and to bring honor to His Name.        The writer of the book of Lamentations is believed to be Jeremiah.    He was known as the  Weeping Prophet .    A study of Jeremiah’s life reveals a portrait of unending sadness and deep depression.    Allow me to give you some of the background for this precious man of God. 1.    Received an unwanted call to minister -  Jer. 1:5-6. 2.    Called to a ministry of preaching nothing...