Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart. Jeremiah 15:16 KJV
Jeremiah lived at a horrible time in Israel’s history. Because of their rebellion, God was about to remove them from the land by means of the Babylonians. Jeremiah’s task was to proclaim God’s judgment, which was usually not received well. He was often mistreated and imprisoned. Living in difficult times and experiencing his own share of difficulty, it was the Word of God that brought joy and rejoicing to his heart. He says when God’s words were found, he ate them. They were the spiritual nourishment he needed to survive in the worst of times. When everything else brought misery, God’s Word brought joy. When days are difficult and discouraging, allow God’s Word to be the joy of your heart.
Lord, I am sure my days are not as bad as those of Jeremiah’s, but sometimes they are difficult and I do get discouraged. In such times I am grateful for Your Word, it provides the spiritual nourishment I need and enables my heart to rejoice.
