Isaiah 35 1-2 glad. Isaiah 35 stands in contrast to Isaiah 34. This chapter opens with a lilt of joy. The desert plain shall blossom and break into bloom. Centuries before, Moses had warned of a day when the rain of this land would become "dust and powder" (Dt. 28:24). That day came because Israel was disobedient to God. But, at the second coming of Christ (Rev. 20:1-6), Israel will be restored spiritually, and with spiritual restoration comes physical blessing. When judgment is removed, great blessing follows. Restoration follows repentance, and restoration is accompanied by joy.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara

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