"How" did it come to this

Scripture Lam 1:5

 ⁵ Her foes have become her masters; 
       her enemies are at ease. 
       The LORD has brought her grief 
       because of her many sins. 
       Her children have gone into exile, 
       captive before the foe.

Observation

The sin of God's people had finally caught up to them. Reading Lamentations is a huge reminder of the destructive  consequences of sin. Some after reading this book may ask"isn't this a little harsh on God's part"? but blatant, God-defying sin and covenant-breaking rebellion were at the root of his people woes. Nothing good comes from sin. It only brings heartache, pain, tormant, and a feeling of no rest, and an emptyness that goes deeper than words. It give satan a foothold in our lives, and brings nothing but grief. It seperates us from God. In Lam God used the Babylonians as agents for divine judgment. Though it brought much pain, and many tears, it caused God's people to look at their hearts aknowledge their sin and cry out to God for restoration. God disipline those he loves.

Application

Sin may be pleasureable for a season but in the end it leads to death. I have been on both sides.I onced live in rebellion towards God, but thats only because I didn't understand his love. I thought I knew better than him not knowing that he always has my best in mind. Then threw a series of difficult events by his loving kindness he got my attention. I aknowledged my sin and turned from them and turned to Jesus and he restored me. I thank the Lord for the tough times because without them i might not be serving him,  although we can learn from wisdom and not just consequences. See if we can trust the Lord, Fear the Lord and take him at word, and learn from the men and women in the Bible as well as eachothers mistakes! That would be wisdom and save us alot of grief. I have learned it is a whole lot better to live in heartfelt obedience towards the the Lord, not just because I fear him, but because I know that he loves me and has my best in mind.

Prayer

Lord keep us from falling into the trap of sin, help me to keep my eyes set upon you and the truth