What do I see flying like clouds to Israel, like doves to their nests? They are ships from the ends of the earth, from lands that trust in me, led by the great ships of Tarshish. They are bringing the people of Israel home from far away carrying their silver and gold. They will honor the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has filled you with splendor. Isaiah 60: 8 – 9
This passage from Isaiah pictures the Jewish people returning from exile, not as a raggedy band of beat up captives, but as wealthy people escorted home on ships. I like to think that this is a picture of how God works through our own hard times. We don’t come through them defeated and dejected but with treasures in hand, because God causes everything to work together for good to those who love him (Romans 8:28).And everything includes our suffering.
So as we go through this time of separation and tough times, lets keep our eyes focused on God remembering Romans 8:28. If we keep focused on God we will come through this being able to share with others about the goodness of God.
Submited by Elton Gingerich
