10 Thus says the Lord: In this place of which you say, "It is a waste without human beings or animals," in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate, without inhabitants, human or animal, there shall once more be heard 11 the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voices of those who sing, as they bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord: "Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the Lord.
THOUGHTS:
God will bring gladness to places of desolation. This pattern repeats over and over in scripture. God makes the broken whole. God fosters community to the lonely. God heals wounds. God brings joy where there was sorrow. God brings life where there was death.
What are the places of desolation in your life?
Have faith that God will bring joy and wholeness into areas of brokenness and sorrow in our lives!
PRAYER:
Lord, bring joy and life to our lives and community. Praise be to God! In Jesus Christ we pray, AMEN.
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