Reflection (Jeremiah 8:5–7) Morning Verses Jeremiah 7:34; 8:5–7,15,22; 9:7,11,16 With sorrow, the compassionate God of Judah portrayed the rebellion of his covenant people. He longed for their return so that he could heal and comfort them, but they continued to pursue a course of destructive self-will. The Lord sought to refine the people of Judah, but they would not respond to his frequent prophetic