proclaim it in distant coastlands:
‘He who scattered Israel will gather them
and will watch over his flock like a shepherd.’
For the LORD will ransom Jacob
and redeem them from the hand of those stronger than they.
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion;
they will rejoice in the bounty of the LORD—
the grain, the new wine and the oil,
the young of the flocks and herds.
They will be like a well-watered garden,
and they will sorrow no more.
Then maidens will dance and be glad,
young men and old as well.
I will turn their mourning into gladness;
I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
I will satisfy the priests with abundance,
and my people will be filled with my bounty,”
declares the LORD. - Jer. 31:10-14 NIV
Over and over again, God tells us one thing through the prophets. Israel, and Jerusalem in particular, will be restored. There will be grain, new wine and oil, there will be singing and dancing in the streets. The abundance that was once promised them will become a reality. And the most incredible thing is that we have been invited as well. Someday, maybe even soon, those of us who have been grafted in will share in God pouring out his favor once more upon his chosen people. There will be a new heaven and a new earth. The king will take his place on his rightful throne. Fighting, disagreements, wars, even all the nations will cease to exist. There will only be the kingdom of the one we love and we will get to be part of it. We will get to see him. Israel will see their God. They will be filled with his bounty.They will rejoice in the Lord, they will shout for joy. They will be redeemed. And so will we. The Ransom has been paid.
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