Read Da Book, it comforts
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1 “Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God.
2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.”
3 A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.
4 “Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley;
5 Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
The mouth of the Lord had spoken, thus this is the Word of God
4 Things here.
Comfort the people
Obvisouly the people were facing great distress.
We have here the commission and instructions given, not to this prophet only, but, with him, to all the Lord’s prophets, nay, and to all Christ’s ministers, to proclaim comfort to God’s people.
Notice it says it twice.
Often times people in great distress need repeated assurances. to comfort and to recomfort.
often time people in great distress can unknowing harden their hearts. so God tells the prophet and to us… Comfort, Comfort My people.
Notice speak to Jerusalem. Speak what? kindly, words that would revive her heart.
which leads to the next point,
2. Tell them God sees them.
10 “But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.”
One of the hardest revelations to come to when you are going through a dark season is, God sees me.
14 But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And the Lord has forgotten me.”
15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.
16 “Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.
Often times in our hardship we believe that God has forgotten us or even forsaken us.
but the truth is, it is IMPOSSIBLE for God to forget us.
18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The book promise
6 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”
when you are struggling financially,
5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,”
Comfort them by remind them again
20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
not only does he see you
3. He is moving on your behalf
2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.”
11 So that He sets on high those who are lowly, And those who mourn are lifted to safety.
10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Be comforted, do not fear.. The Lord, our Our God will help you,
no matter the hardship or the darkness God will Help.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
4. Prepare the Way
3 A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.
4 “Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley;
This the call to faith.. i know things are hard, but place your faith in Him
18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
5. He is Coming for you!
5 Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
I was in tears this morning reading this verse thinking about Ann’s girls
18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.