Holding Onto a Promise
Wednesday, August 23
Holding Onto a Promise
The sounds of joy and laughter. The joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides will be heard again, along with the joyous songs of people bringing thanksgiving offerings to the LORD. They will sing, ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, for the LORD is good. His faithful love endures forever!’ For I will restore the prosperity of this land to what it was in the past, says the LORD. Jeremiah 33:11
Have you ever felt like you’ve hit rock bottom? Like everything around you is crumbling, leaving you in a desolate and barren place? It’s easy to feel defeated when life doesn’t go as planned, and the struggles seem endless. But in the midst of our darkest moments, God offers us a glimmer of hope through the promise of restoration.
In Jeremiah 33, we see a picture of a land that is desolate and void of life. It is a place where joy and gladness have been replaced with sorrow and silence. Yet, in the midst of this desolation, God speaks words of hope and restoration. He assures His people that He will turn their sorrow into joy, their despair into praise, and their desolation into abundance.
God’s promise of restoration was not just for the people of that time, I believe it is for us today. We too can hold onto this promise. Holding onto a promise implies actively keeping and cherishing a promise, not letting go of it, and trusting in its fulfillment.
If you find yourself in a place of defeat and brokenness today, take heart in the words of Jeremiah 33. God sees you, and He hears your cries. He longs to restore what has been lost and breathe new life into your circumstances. His love endures forever, and His promises never fail.
In times of desolation, hold on to the hope of restoration. God is not finished with you yet. He has a plan and a purpose for your life, and He will work all things together for your good. Trust in His faithfulness and lean on His strength. Let the sounds of joy and gladness fill your heart, for the Lord is good, and His love endures forever.
Prayer for today: Thank you Lord, for Your promise of restoration. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise of restoration. Even in my darkest moments, I know that You are with me, and Your love endures forever. Help me to hold on to the hope of Your promises and trust in Your faithfulness. Restore what has been broken in my life and fill my heart with joy and gladness. I give You thanks and praise, for You are good, and Your love is everlasting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.