Lamentations 2:11 “My eyes fail because of tears, my spirit is greatly troubled; my heart is poured out on the earth because of the destruction of the daughter of my people, when little ones and infants faint in the streets of the city.”
WHAT DO YOU CRY FOR?
Jeremiah was heartbroken for his people. He knew the judgment which had fallen on the nation was because of the sins of the people. They had turned away from the Lord God and sought after other gods. Because of their rebellion God had to correct them.
But look at this verse, especially the last phrase – “when little ones and infants faint in the streets of the city.” These were innocent victims of their parents’ sin. Jeremiah was weeping for these babies and children who were only guilty of being the children of those who had turned their backs on God.
TEACHING MOMENT
Now, understand me. We are ALL guilty until forgiven. We are born with a sinful nature. But sometimes the innocent suffer because of others. Having worked for almost 40 years with children, I can tell you that children suffer due to their parents’ sin. Divorce wrecks homes and children suffer. Alcohol and drugs destroy the children as well as the parents who have the addiction.
As a parent, keep in mind that your sins will have an effect on your children. The way you choose to live your life will determine the life little Johnny or Susie will face. Most of us only want what is best for our children. We want them to have it better than we did. We want them to succeed. If that is you, then choose righteousness. Let that be their inheritance.
Are you causing your children to “faint in the streets”? Are your sins forcing your children to struggle? Repent! Go before the Father right now and beg His forgiveness. Ask Him to cleanse you of your desire for sin. He will! Do it for your children. Don’t let your rebellion put your children in the very center of wickedness.
A Moment In Time 