Jer 14:1 | MHM | STEP | Lamentation Caused by a Great Drought; Prayer for Mercy; Pleading with God. This chapter begins with a great drought in Judah. The drought brings suffering to everyone—ordinary people, leaders, farmers, and even wild animals. The prophet Jeremiah describes the pain of the whole land and prays for God’s mercy. He admits the people’s sins and pleads with God, reminding Him of His relationship with Israel and asking Him not to leave them. v. 1 : The first verse introduces the whole chapter. It says this is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth . Even the prayers in this chapter are given by God, because true prayer starts in the heart by God’s Spirit.

‏ Jeremiah 14:1

Lamentation Caused by a Great Drought; Prayer for Mercy; Pleading with God.

This chapter begins with a great drought in Judah. The drought brings suffering to everyone—ordinary people, leaders, farmers, and even wild animals. The prophet Jeremiah describes the pain of the whole land and prays for God’s mercy. He admits the people’s sins and pleads with God, reminding Him of His relationship with Israel and asking Him not to leave them.

v. 1: The first verse introduces the whole chapter. It says this is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. Even the prayers in this chapter are given by God, because true prayer starts in the heart by God’s Spirit.