Jeremiah 23:5-6
“‘Time’s coming’—GOD’s Decree— ‘when I’ll establish a truly righteous David-Branch, A ruler who knows how to rule justly. He’ll make sure of justice and keep people united. In his time Judah will be secure again and Israel will live in safety. This is the name they’ll give him: ‘GOD-Who-Puts-Everything-Right.’”
“‘For the time is coming,’ says the Lord, ‘when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The Lord Is Our Righteousness.’ In that day Judah will be saved, and Israel will live in safety.”
Just when I think I can’t take any more prophesy of destruction on my doorstep God gives relief. He will judge but will also bless. Judgement always resolves in blessing. I am thankful God has a good heart. He cannot leave us mired in sin but reaches down to heal and redeem. I love The Message’s translation of God’s name, “GOD-Who-Puts-Everything-Right. That is what I long for, everything and everyone fully realized, fully functioning, and full of joy. Lord Jesus, come quickly.
Lord, thank you for this relief, this encouragement that sin will not always rule us. Change my heart, make me a healer on your behalf. Continue to work this present installment of salvation in your children. I long for your return so we may be fully put right. Come quickly!