This scene gave me a new perspective on Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (NIV), which I usually envision embroidered with a Precious Moments figure on a frilly pillow. Imagine hearing it in its original context, as it sounded to the Israelites who heard the words from Jeremiah’s lips during the Babylonian exile. The people had been torn from this beautiful land, and death and horror had consumed their nation. All God’s promises seemed utterly undone. After seeing their
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