Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet. His messages were often very critical of the idolatry and social injustice practiced by God’s people. He spoke of suffering, attack from enemies, and exile. His must have been a lonely and difficult existence.

Our words at times can be hard to be received, but God has called us to speak the truth in love.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. [Pr. 27:6]

READ/HEAR: Jer. 14-16