As Jeremiah describes the devastation of Jerusalem and her inhabitants by the armies of Babylon, one can only imagine the heartache experienced by all who loved her.  The prophet even described the event by likening her sin to a yoke, woven by God and harnessed to her shoulders to be carried as a burden.  [Lam. 1:14]

Isaiah foretold that the Savior will have “Borne our griefs and carried our sorrows … for the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”  He took the yoke of grief and sorrow made to fit us, and wore it Himself and took it to His death on the cross.

We can live free from the grief sin brings because of His sacrifice.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord Jesus, we live in gratitude for the painful death You suffered to free us from the weight and grief of sin.  We praise You today and everyday.

DAILY READING:  Lam. 1-3