Last week, we saw God acting as a father. As our father, he carries us. He cares for us. He guards us. He protects us. He guides us. He even disciples us because that’s what fathers do. They discipline the children they love. Yes, our Father disciplines us as his dear children because he wants us to share in his holiness and his glory. This week, we’ll hear God acting as a spurned but faithful husband.
So, ask yourself the question: What do you do when your girl cheats on you with another guy? What do you do when she breaks your heart? As we continue to make our way through these chapters of hope in Jeremiah, these two dominant metaphors hang there. This week, we see God’s husband's heart. He does not discard his bride, whom he draws with cords of kindness. Again (and again and yet again) he makes their relationship/covenant new.