A Lost Crown

Lamentations 5:16
16The crown has fallen from our head.
Woe to us, for we have sinned!

The people of Judah recognized their sin and asked God for His forgiveness and restoration of their once glorious state. In order for the Lord to forgive you of sin, you have to admit out of your heart and mouth to Him that you committed it. Without out admission, there is no repentance, forgiveness nor restoration. Judah lost its crown. It lost the delight of the Lord due to sin. What is a crown? According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, a crown is 1.mark of victory or honor, esp : the title of a champion in a sport 2. a royal headdress 3. the top of the head. There are more but the focus is the first definition. Judah had a mark of victory or honor and admittedly lost it. It is a sad day when the Lord takes away that which identified you as great. When the Lord removes His favor from you, it hurts. But thank God you can call on Him, admit your fallen ways and ask for forgiveness. Then comes restoration. He can restore everything He allowed to be taken from you for disobedience. He can restore a lost crown but you have to admit you lost it first.