Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Scripture

“You shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12

Reflections

God invites us to an abundant life.  We may not see or feel it in the moment, but the promise is there.

The image we read in Isaiah 55 is powerful.  We will go out in joy.  Joy is the undeniable sign of the presence of God.  God will be the center.  When we are led back, there will be peace.  Everything will be right.  Things will be as they should be.

This stands in stark contrast with what we often encounter in our lives today.  Instead of joy, there is sadness.  Instead of peace, we see injustice.  Things are not right.  Innocent people suffer.  People are torn apart by hatred, indifference, exploitation, animosity, selfishness, etc.

Still, God has made his promise.  His word is true and trustworthy.  By his word he was able to create the heavens and the earth.  His word breaks into our world and makes a new creation.

When life gets difficult, we can remember that God has made his promise.  We can depend upon his word.  It will come to pass.

The best is yet to come.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for speaking hope into my daily life.  Help me to embrace your promises and face the coming day with my chin up.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13