REST FROM THE HARD BONDAGE. [Part 2]

 SONG

He has given me victory

I will lift Him higher, Jehovah

I will lift Him higher.

TEXT:

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come (Psalms 102 stanza 13).

Our Scripture reading for today brings great comfort to the weary and thirsty soul. Relying on God brings peace and rest of mind from every chaotic situation of life; most times, leading to the restoration of whatever has been lost or damaged.

The Psalmist thought about the undesirable state that the city of Jerusalem was and imagined its impending devastation. Nevertheless, he was hopeful that one day, there would be the restoration of Zion into its former glory and even beyond it to a more desirable state. With that in mind, he didn't succumb to depression or anguish of spirit. Rather, he resorted to prayer and positive confession.

        Anyone can find himself in an undesirable situation in life . But our attitude at such times is what matters the most because it determines what we see in the end. The Psalmist expected and confessed that there would be restoration for Zion as there'd be a time to favor her; and according to the Scripture reading for today, the time to favor her had come. He knew that the wall of Jerusalem would be broken down, the city would be devastated by the enemy and the people of the land taken into captivity. But in spite of these, he was hopeful that the Lord would not leave Jerusalem desolate. He believed that there'll be a time for her restoration. He was full of optimism in the midst of uncertainty and darkness. He prophesied that better days were ahead of God's people.

       As God's children, this should be our attitude in the face of obscurity and gloom. We should believe and trust that we have a loving and a caring Father who will never allow us to suffer shame or damage in our walk with Him. Hallelujah!

     It doesn't matter how far you have wandered away from God.  Remember, He is merciful and He waits with eagerness to welcome and have you back home like the prodigal son's father did in Luke 15 verses 11 to 32.

  In this new year, God is arising and having mercy upon you because the time to favor you has come (Psalms 102 verse 13). Yes, the set time has come for you to be free from sorrow, from fear and from the hard bondage under which you have been made to serve. (Isaiah 14 verse 3).

     Can someone shout, Hallelujah?

PRAYER:

Thank You, Lord, for the total victory and freedom You have given to me throughout this year and beyond in Jesus name. Amen.