The Lord is faithful to open our eyes to behold beautiful things from His Word, and this morning He did just that. My strength was wavering, but He renewed my faith and gave me the encouragement I needed.
Is 61:1-3 says:
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord And the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn, To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting, So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified!
Numerous times I have read this passage praying that our family and descendants would be faithful to spread the Gospel and be involved in building His kingdom. However, this morning, God gave me fresh eyes. There was a role reversal! We, my beloveds, are the ones who are afflicted, brokenhearted, captives, and prisoners. But, good news! God's promises are for everyone, even us! He promises to repair and restore our ruins. He promises to make us into oaks of righteousness.
And when He does, HE alone will receive all the glory!!!!
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