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Today we will read Isaiah 29:19 which says, “The humble will have joy after joy in the Lord, and the poor people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”

You need God. That’s why you’re here of course. You know that intuitively. But what to do in the meantime, in the difficulty and confusion of day-to-day of living?

Certainly the people in Isaiah’s time felt the same. Most of the book reads heavy and depressing. But there are these blindingly wonderful breakthrough moments. Like this one. The humble will have joy. And not just joy - but joy after joy! You’ll be relishing in the previous joy when the new one comes! And the poor, they will rejoice in the God of Israel.

But this is a promise and not a current reality. It says the humble “will have joy…” someday - sometime.

So what now? There are a couple takeaways. First, are you finding day-to-day to be a grind? Is it a yo-yo type experience? You’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. This life is a struggle but with breakthrough glory. Don’t be surprised by the struggle.

And second - don’t be surprised by the glory - the joy. This is the heart of God. You are destined for joy. You are destined for rejoicing. Why exactly we traverse difficulty to get there is for God to know, and us to walk in faith. But for now - enjoy the moments. And perhaps practice joy and rejoicing a little more today.

God I know I’m in the in-between time. I worship you in it today. I rejoice in you today. Help me experience Your joy.