In our study of these verses we have covered two main areas so far. They are THE WAYWARDNESS OF GOD'S PEOPLE and THE WITHDRAWAL BY GOD FROM HIS PEOPLE. Jer 12:7. In this study I wish to have you consider with me : THE WINTER THAT DESCENDS UPON GOD'S PEOPLE. The Lord is the light and life of His people. There can not be a withdrawal by Him of His gracious influences and a distancing of Himself from us without us feeling the dreadful consequences of such a thing. The winter season provides us with a telling illustration of the consequences of the Lord's withdrawal from His people for a time. Today we consider two more main points. 2. TIME PASSES SLOWLY IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. IN WINTER THE FRUITS OF FORMER HARVESTS ARE COUNTED PRECIOUS.