The ransomed of the
Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing;
everlasting joy will
crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them,
and sorrow and
sighing will flee away. Isa. 51:11
This passage speaks of those who have been redeemed by the
Lord returning to their homeland.
Knowing that the prophet Isaiah speaks of near prophecies and distant
ones, as well, I see both here. I see these words speaking of those in bondage
returning from Babylon. The older people had fond memories of their homeland.
The younger ones would be excited to return to the land of their parents and
grandparents. They had heard all the stories about Jerusalem and the temple.
They probably knew all the songs their ancestors sang. As they got closer to
Jerusalem, then might have raised their voices in songs of God’s comfort and
His love.
I also see this passage speak of those who enter heaven.
They will be singing and they will hear songs as they approach the gates. They
will be extremely joyful. They will have no sorrow. There will be nothing to be
sad about. They have entered into their peace.
We sometimes lose a person to heaven and it is a sudden
loss. Other times when we lose them, we expect it; we have to have joy when
this happens. Joy because, if the person knew Christ, he or she is in heaven.
Joy because he or she will no longer be in pain.
Dear Lord God; Please be with all those who loved ones and
friends who have gone to heaven. Wrap Your arms around those who grieve; draw
them close to You. Whisper words of comfort, love, and kindness into their
ears. We will give You the praise. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen
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There have been a couple of unexpected and sudden deaths in our community within this last week. This post speaks a great and wonderful truth. Thank you, Cecelia.
ReplyDeleteRhonda: Thank you for stopping in. Unexpected and sudden losses are hard on every one. We have God who is love to guide us through.
DeleteThank you for these thoughts and prayers for those of us who have recently lost loved ones. Our son died after suffering with cancer for 4 years. He is now in the presence of Jesus and is completely whole again. Although I grieve for the loss of his presence with us, I rejoice in knowing he is with Jesus, and we WILL see him again someday! Praise God.
ReplyDeletePam: Thank you for taking the time to stop in. God loves us and we have to rely on Him to get through times we don't understand. Blessings
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