S – Fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, for I am with you. I will make a full end of all the nations to which I have driven you, but of you I will not make a full end. I will discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.” 

Jeremiah 46:28 ESV

O – Commentary:

In contrast with Egypt, who would be taken into exile, Israel was not to fear or be dismayed. She could rejoice because God promised to return her people from … exile. Israel could look forward to a time when she would enjoy peace and security. Though she too went into exile, God vowed that He would not completely destroy her. A remnant would survive to again receive God’s blessings 

 Charles H. Dyer, “Jeremiah,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 1194.

A – God talks about defeat by the hands of the Babylonians and death for a good portion of Israel.  Yet, in the end he still promises there will not be a total destruction.  A small portion will survive.  In our lives when things are at their worst, we can know that we will not be “destroyed.”  We may be tested or even punished for our actions by God, but He will not destroy us.  He is the Hope of Glory. That gives us even the smallest faith to move forward with confidence that He is with us an working on our behalf.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the Hope of Glory.  Whatever we are facing today, you give us the faith we need to stay close to you.  Do the pruning or disciplining in us – we want to eliminate the sin or distractions.  Empower us through this time of testing or discipline so we can be strong in our faith in you.