The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make
her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be
found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. Isaiah 51:3
Living in uncertain times can be lonely and challenging for believers because of the pain and
evil that is in the world. While at rock bottom, many of us wonder if there is an escape out or to
rise above all the odds to have a prosperous life. The never-ending cycle of pain and pestilence
can leave us hopeless and dejected. However, the hope of restoration is a promise to everyone
who would call on the name of the Lord.
The Bible says that in the brokenness of our lives, God is our Healer. He is the Restorer of our
ruins and Healer of our sicknesses. In Isaiah 51:3, God promises comfort and compassion to
help us flourish in our lives, bearing the fruits of joy, gratitude, and thanksgiving. If we surrender, He can help us bear fruits in the areas we believe to be dead and unrepairable. He alone is fully
able to turn our situations around in unimaginable ways.
Loving God, thank you for all your promises that instill hope in me. May I never forget to lean on
your loving arms and run to you in times of trouble to seek refuge. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
