Restoration of All Things
“I am sent to announce a new season of Yahweh’s grace and a time of God’s recompense on his enemies, to comfort all who are in sorrow, to strengthen those crushed by despair who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful bouquet in the place of ashes, the oil of bliss instead of tears, and the mantle of joyous praise instead of the spirit of heaviness. Because of this, they will be known as Mighty Oaks of Righteousness, planted by Yahweh as a living display of his glory. They will restore ruins from long ago and rebuild what was long devastated. They will renew ruined cities and desolations of past generations.” Isaiah 61:2-4
Our Kingdom family here at The Wilderness Place have been on quite the journey in discovering who we are to Yahweh and Who He is to us. He is a faithful, good Father and we are beloved sons and beloved daughters.
Picture for a moment your own children, or think of a nephew, niece or friends’ children. When your children are hurting what do you do? Tell them to figure it out or here is one I heard growing up -you made your bed now you have to lay in it? No, as beloved parents we would never tell our children these things. We want to help them walk through it. In Luke 11, it says “if imperfect parents know how to lovingly take care of their children and give them what they need, how much more will the perfect heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit’s fullness when his children ask him.”
He sees our pain and knows exactly what to do to bring us into the fullness of His spirit. He loves you too much to allow you to continue down the road of despair. He says, “let me strengthen you as we walk this road together.
The beautiful exchange. A beautiful bouquet in place of ashes, we have learned in the past the bouquet is actually a headdress. It represents changing how we think about the situation we are in. We must walk in trust knowing He has the power to change things in our lives to make them beautiful. The oil of bliss instead of tears. Joy is a powerful fruit He has made available to us. Joy changes the atmosphere around us in such an incredible way. Have you ever encountered someone who was full of joy when you had a tough day and before you know it you are feeling better? It is a glorious aspect of our walk with Jesus. Joyous praise instead of heaviness. When we begin to praise Him for who He is the heaviness in our hearts lift, and we are experiencing the fullness of His Spirit. He gives us the choice. We can remain in the state we are in, or we can give Jesus His due reward of His beloved ones living in freedom, a life fully alive in His Presence.
On the other side of this beautiful exchange, we become Mighty Oaks of Righteousness. He will display His glory through our lives. We WILL restore ruins from long ago and rebuild what was devastated. These ruins could be our belief and trust in Him or family relationships. “They will renew ruined cities” and “desolations of past generations.” We can see our cities, state and country changed for the Glory of Yahweh. We can determine the outcome of our future generations.
THIS is GOOD NEWS! It causes a stir in my heart, an excitement of what is to come and what is happening right now in people’s hearts. We are seeing our Kingdom family come alive in His presence and it is catching fire in our hearts.
Spend some time meditating on what He is saying to you. Allow the Holy Spirit to ask you questions about your heart.
