Comfort for God’s People
“Comfort, comfort, My people,” says Your God. “Speak tenderly of Jerusalem. Tell her that her sad days are gone and her sins are pardoned. Yes, the Lord has punished her twice over for all her sins.”
Listen! It’s a voice of someone someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God! Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills. Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places. Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all the people will it together. The Lord has spoken.” (vv. 1-5, NLT)
Yes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, He brings His reward with Him when He comes. He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will cary the lambs in His arms, hold them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. (vv. 10-11,NLT)