10 “Thus says the Lord: In this place of which you say, ‘It is a waste without man or beast,’ in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate, without man or inhabitant or beast, there shall be heard again 11 the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing, as they bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord:
“‘Give thanks to the Lord of hosts,
for the Lord is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!’
For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the Lord.
“‘Give thanks to the Lord of hosts,
for the Lord is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!’
For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the Lord.
As walls of the city of Jerusalem were falling down around them, their leaders being taken into captivity, their water and food supply devastated, and they were wondering who and what was next, God still says through Jeremiah: "Be thankful. There is something to look forward to. The temple may be gone, but it will be back. The songs may seem hard to sing, but someday they will return. God may seem far away, but He is still Lord; He is still good; He still loves His people, and He has a plan for them. Keep the thanks going.
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