A New Day Coming
God had some tough things to say to his idol-worshiping people in this book. But now he turns to a future time when this state of things will be changed. God will restore the fortunes of his people.
The word-pictures presented here are scenes of farming prosperity and rebuilding towns in a renewed nation. These words initially offered hope to God’s ancient people of Israel, but this hope applies to believers today as well.
In the future…
I will rebuild David’s fallen kingdom. I will build it from its ruins and set it up again, just as it used to be. Then you will capture Edom and the other nations that are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken, and my words will come true.
You will have such a harvest that you won’t be able to bring in all of your wheat before plowing time. You will have grapes left over from season to season; your fruitful vineyards will cover the mountains. I’ll make Israel prosper again. You will rebuild your towns and live in them. You will drink wine from your own vineyards and eat the fruit you grow. I’ll plant your roots deep in the land I have given you, and you won’t ever be uprooted again.
I, the LORD God, have spoken!
