Where Are Your Tears?

By Dr. Ron Jones

Reading the Old Testament book of Lamentations requires a box of Kleenex tissues. The prophet Jeremiah, known as the weeping prophet, grieved the spiritual decline of God’s people that led to the destruction of Jerusalem by the ruthless Babylonians. 

Sadly, God’s people did not heed the many warnings the Lord sent through His prophets. Instead, they stiffened their necks, hardened their hearts, and deafened their ears to the word of God. Their rejection was almost unbearable for Jeremiah, who carried a burden from the Lord and a message for His people for forty years. 

What burden has God placed on your heart? Where are your tears for spiritually lost people?

Comments

Finlay Coles says:
This is a powerful reflection on Lamentations and Jeremiah's grief. It really makes you think about our own response to spiritual apathy, both in ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, I feel like I'm just going through the motions, not really connecting with that deep sense of urgency for others. It's a good reminder to examine where my heart truly is and if I'm prioritizing what God prioritizes. It got me thinking about passion projects, even something as simple as mastering Drift Hunters, and how to redirect that focused energy towards something spiritually meaningful.
hones tocel says:
Dr. Jones, this post really hit home. It's easy to get caught up in our own little worlds and forget about the bigger picture, the spiritual needs around us. Jeremiah's unwavering devotion is a powerful example. Sometimes, when I need a quick mental break but want something engaging, I'll jump into some simple online games; there's a real sense of shared experience even in something as lighthearted as io games. It reminds me we're all connected.

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