LECTIO:
The desert and the parched land will exult;
the steppe will rejoice and bloom.
They will bloom with abundant flowers,
and rejoice with joyful song.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to them,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm the knees that are weak,
say to those whose hearts are frightened:
Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense
he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy;
they will meet with joy and gladness,
sorrow and mourning will flee.
the steppe will rejoice and bloom.
They will bloom with abundant flowers,
and rejoice with joyful song.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to them,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm the knees that are weak,
say to those whose hearts are frightened:
Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense
he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy;
they will meet with joy and gladness,
sorrow and mourning will flee.
STUDIUM:
Isaiah was commanded by God to write down the prophecies. Isaiah refers to the writings as the "scroll of the Lord." Prophecy predicts and history reveals what has been in God's mind for all time. Here Isaiah's message is one of judgment on Israel and Judah for rejecting God. There have been glimpses of relief by the remnant of the faithful, the wrath and fury of destruction are overwhelming. But here Isaiah gives us a beautiful prophecy. It's full of hope and encouragement. God loves all He has created. What God creates is good. Why don't we just trust Him?
MEDITATIO:
I prefer a God of forgiveness and mercy to a God of judgment. Who doesn't? But looking through history, I see the hand of God at work. All things work out for the best, ultimately. I will just have to look towards the light and always remain hopeful. I know how our story ends and God wins. Have faith, and act hopefully.
ORATIO:
O Lord, people need to change their attitude. Help them not to despair. give them hope. A Christian should be hopeful. Enlighten those who live in the dark.
CONTEMPLATIO:
If people would only pray (talk) to you, they would have their questions answered. Christian faith as a belief in Jesus is the same, but theology varies. But you know the answers that each of us needs. You give different answers to the same questions, but they are always what we need. We need to talk to you and trust. Help me, Lord.
RESOLUTIO:
I resolve to be silent before God, more. I need more prayer time. I must listen and not do all the talking.
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