“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not” (Lamentations 3:22).

Jody was busy memorizing verses for JOY Club which would meet in several days. Her grandfather was listening to her as she practiced the verses. “Grandpa, what does ‘Lamentations’ mean?” Grandpa gave his young granddaughter a hug and said, “Well honey, I don’t suspect you have ever cried hard enough to know what ‘lamentation’ would be. It is such a terrible sadness that Jeremiah felt when his city and temple was destroyed because of the sin of his people. He tried to tell them. But they wouldn’t listen.” Grandpa and granddaughter had a very special time together as they studied God’s Word. Just before Jody’s mom called them to supper, Grandfather reminded Jody of this great spiritual lesson. “Jody girl, just remember this no matter how old you grow. When we choose to sin, we will be sad. When we obey the Lord, we will always be glad we did.” More about Jody and her grandfather’s conversation tomorrow.

 For today: That was a very wise Grandpa. May we remember that great spiritual lesson!