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"So says Jehovah God creating the earth, Jehovah God, working to keep it right-side-up, Jehovah God, his name," Jeremiah 33:2.

Just in case we missed it, God's name, Jehovah (YHWH), arises three times in the one verse. The Creator of all things, this same God spoke to the prophet. And where was the prophet? in jail. Not to despair, says this God. This God (he takes complete and utter responsibility for its ruin), destroyer of Jerusalem for its evil, will heal it. He will rebuild the lost people. He will forgive their guilt. He will forgive their sheer rebellion against him. The place will become a name of joy, place of praise, a brilliance to all other peoples hearing about this God's rich work. The wind-swept ruins become a place where people will say, Jehovah is good, his steadfast love endures forever! Sky kingdom.

We find a brother or sister today, and we speak of God's riches in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus our Lord. And, together, we give thanks to the God who makes all things new.