Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. 22) The Lord’s loving-kindnesses ‘indeed never cease’ (lit. that we are not consumed), for His compassions (His deep feelings for you and me) never fail. 23) They are new (brand new) every morning; great is your faithfulness (vast faithfulness) 24) “The Lord is my portion (my inheritance, reward, share),” says my soul, “Therefore, I have hope (eager expectation) In Him.” 25) The Lord is good to those who wait (long, wait expectantly) for Him, to the person who seeks Him.
*Note 1) definition of ‘lovingkindness’ in OT- His devotion; covenant loyalty; faithfulness; kindness; full of mercy; unchanging love; deeds of devotion; favor; and deeds of righteousness. Lovingkindness is all these words combined 2) definition of good in OT- pleasant; beneficial; best; charming; cheerful; delightful; favor; favorable; festive; generous; gracious; happy; precious; pure; pleasing sound; pleases; splendid; sweet; upright; what seems best; worthy
On several occasions during my prayer time, my Bible has literally fallen open to these scriptures in Lamentations. They speak volumes concerning the character and personality of God. Usually, I read through all the meanings of lovingkindness and good, which I have written in the margin space of my Bible, and I allow its truth to bring illumination to my soul. Every time I read from there, I am blown away because of a new revelation of His glory (His character). Every time we get a new revelation from the Lord, we are beholding aspects of His beauty. Also, I am encouraged to know that the Lord has a new word for us everyday. According to the above passages, the Lord has deep feelings for us, so therefore, whatever the circumstance, the Lord has a word that’s fashioned specifically for the situation or for the need of the individual. He knows us so well, and He loves to pour out His goodness and His lovingkindness on us. Take time to read the aforementioned verses, and allow the Lord to minister to you as you meditate on the wonders of His lovingkindness and His goodness.