“Never again will you be called “The Forsaken City” or “The Desolate Land.” Your new name will be “The City of God’s Delight” and “The Bride of God,” for the LORD delights in you and will claim you as his bride.” Isaiah 62:4 NLT
YOUR REDEMPTION DRAWS NEAR!
For those who have endured and experienced betrayal and slander; for those who have had false accusations brought against you by those you thought would remain loyal; for those who have been deemed “the black sheep of the family”, I hear the Lord saying to you today, “Lift your head and lift your eyes to the horizon, because your redemption draws nigh! Your season of grieving and disgrace is rapidly changing!” Truly, I say to you, “Because you have taken the posture of humility and surrender before Me, watch now as I turn it all around! Amidst great pain, you continued to allow Me to fight your battles! Now, instead of your former shame, you will receive double honor! I will right the wrongs”, says the Lord! “You are leaving the season of ridicule and entering the season of the revered! Truly, I WILL TURN IT ALL AROUND!”
THE EXAMPLE OF JOSEPH
The call and the anointing upon Joseph were great– so great that his brothers could not fathom or understand it at the time. Jealousy and bitterness grew in their hearts towards Joseph so much that, instead of protecting him, they betrayed him and threw him into a pit. Even with the ultimate betrayal of being sold into slavery, Joseph refused to allow himself to become bitter.
The Lord says, “My child, do not lose heart! Rather, rejoice because your redemption draws very nigh! Again, keep your heart in a posture of humility and surrender. Forgive, bless, and release. Continue to resist the spirit of offence that would attempt to derail and snare you!”
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 ESV
WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT!
“For many, things will change in a day– even overnight! You will go to bed one way and wake up in a totally new day, time, and season! I can and I will turn it all around”, says the Lord! “Watch and expect Me to move in numerous situations where you least expect it!”
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 BSB
RESTORATION
“Throw off the ashes,” says the Lord. “Throw off the heavy discouragement that attempted to keep you bound and steal your joy! I am about to flip the script! I will turn your mourning into dancing! Rejoice!” Again, I say, “Rejoice, for I am restoring your honor and your name,” says the Lord of Hosts!
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.” Isaiah 61:7 NIV
“You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” Isaiah 62:3 ESV