I. This word shows us the heart of God. Displeased because of sin, but longing to show mercy to the sinner. All His counsels and warnings, promises and threatenings, are for good (Deu_5:29-33; Deu_32:44-47; Isa_1:18-20; Jer_8:7-11; Eze_12:3; Eze_18:31; Hos_11:1-8; Joh_3:16-17; Luk_19:10; Luk_19:41-42).
II. This word reveals the grand possibilities of human life.
1. Earnest attention (Jer_36:3).
2. Penitential prayer (Jer_36:7).
3. Moral reconciliation. The hindrances to peace are not with God, but with us.
III. This word holds out encouragement to all true workers for Christ.
