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Why was the book of Lamentations given that title? In what way does this express a realistic view of life?
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To lament means deep sorrow and grief which is what Jeremiah felt after the disobedience of Israel. In our lives we will experience deep sorrow and grief and I think it is important to know that lamenting is a way God has given us to express ourselves to him as we wait for heaven.
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Jeremiah lamenting over Israel’s destruction and disobedience. This is a warning to us today that disobedience to God’s commands (or because of our sinful lifestyle) – God chastizes us for our sins.
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Because Jeremiah was broken- hearted about the destruction of Israel. It expressed a realistic view of life because we also become distressed when something we cherish is destroyed.
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Lamentation’s was given it’s name because, of how sad and brokenhearted Jeremiah was over the destruction of Jerusalem, due to the peoples disobedience of God and the consequences that arise due to this disobedience. In life we has to face the consequences of our actions, whether it be our disobedience of God or our societies laws, or our own bad decisions, there is always a consequence to face. We can choose to lament over this or we can turn to God and ask for his forgiveness, and move on.
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After Jerusalem fell, the Prophet cried, and lamented at its destruction. Oftentimes we can feel like crying out in distress over things that crumble in our lives. The newspaper too is full of news worth lamenting over. But God is on His throne, and like the Apostle Paul, we can remember that we may be down, but we are not out. With our eyes fixed on God, we will overcome, and all things will be made right.