Readings

I just finished reading through Ecclesiastes last week and now I'm almost done Lamentations. I read through chapter 4 this morning and it paints a pretty bleak picture. I scanned through it quickly half paying attention to it this morning but rereading it now, I see that it kind of applies to Hungary now. I don't know if Hungary is as bad as Zion was... maybe it is worse. The images of "fine gold losing their lustre", the people becoming heartless, children begging for [spiritual] bread, people destitute in the streets (this is a common site in Budapest and in my neighbourhood). I wonder about the middle part. The Lord kindling his wrath. Hmmm...because of the sins and iniquities of her prophets and priests ...hmmm. Priests not shown honor, elders no favour. This is definately the climate in the country toward the church. BUT Zion's punishment ends, and its exile will not be any longer than needed. There is the hope. But this can just as easily be applied to my own life. Have I lost my lustre? Heartless? Thirsty, hungry? Hmmm... But there is hope. Even if I am only clay at least there is a potter whose hands are willing to work on me. But what am I going to do about the others?