Increased Gladness

Isaiah 29:19 The afflicted also will increase their gladness in the Lord, And the needy of mankind will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Do you know, or are you among the afflicted…and the needy?

Of course, we all know and see and read about horrible tragedies that leave people destitute and in need.  Or we experience a time of affliction ourselves.  It’s not fun, nor desirable to do so.

However, there is hope. 

Always, there is hope.

We can increase our gladness in the Lord. How? By reading his Word and saying it.

We can rejoice in the Holy One, even in our time of need.  How?  Because he’s worthy.

God is always about restoration and healing, but sometimes we are completely entrenched in loss and illness.  It’s not a fun place to be.

However, it’s a place to cry out, give thank, be glad, and rejoice – because the Holy One is at work to rescue and save us.

It’s who he is…remember?