Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 20, 2023

When the Lord Is Your Portion

Lamentations 3:21-24

1. Background

• after the destruction/desolation of Jerusalem (25:8-11)
• from a context of darkness

2. Unexpected Shift 21

• a mind-altering reality
• the essence of hope

3. Unfailing Compassion Rooted in Unchanging Character 22-23

• not consumed (Psa. 103:10-14)…
• because of steadfast love
• because of the duration and depth of mercies
• because of the daily distribution of mercies

4. Expression of Satisfaction 24

• understanding the concept of “portion” (Num. 18:20, Psa. 73:25-26)
• a sure foundation for the soul’s hope

5. So What?

• When the LORD is your portion, you can have a hope that transcends your darkest moments.
• connection to Christ: Lam. 1:12, Rom. 15:13, 1 Pet. 1:3-9
• “…Morning by morning new mercies I see…Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth…” (T. Chisholm, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”)
• “Broken cisterns, broken cisterns all around; but the fountain remains full.” (A. Bonar)
• Meditate this week on the magnitude of the mercies you’ve received.