Zechariah 10:6 (KJV)
And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the Lord their God, and will hear them.
The above Scripture speaks of God’s promise and commitment to restore and strengthen His people. The Lord promises to strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph, restoring them out of His profound compassion. They will stand as though they have never been rejected, for He is the LORD their God, and He will undoubtedly answer them. The nation of Israel underwent a prolonged period of captivity, lasting seventy years, as a consequence of its transgressions. This period of chastisement was divinely concluded when the Lord forgave their sins, facilitating their return to the Promised Land. This marked a significant new beginning, contingent upon the Lord’s mercy on His people. God reaffirmed the covenant established with Israel, which served as a foundation for the restoration of Judah’s strength and the salvation of Joseph. With unwavering commitment, God returned Israel to reclaim Israel’s inheritance—the Promised Land—fulfilling His covenantal promises with certainty and purpose. Micah 7:18-20 says, “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.”
As God’s children, His enduring compassion and power can’t be overestimated. Even when we feel rejected or distant from God, His promise remains to bring us back, strengthen us, and treat us as His beloved children. The reassurance that God will answer His people highlights His readiness to respond to our needs and prayers. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we confidently return to God and claim our inheritance—Heaven, for a new start is possible with God because He is faithful to His promises. The Lord actively restores His people out of His abundant mercy. We confidently enter our promised inheritance and experience a life of abundance because of His unwavering kindness toward us. He renews us as if we have never been forsaken; it’s as though we have never sinned. He no longer sees our sins because He sees His Son, who willingly died in our place, for there is no condemnation for those of us who are in Christ Jesus and walk according to the Spirit. Through Jesus, all things are made new, and we stand as empowered new creations. Our sins are removed from us as far as the east is from the west. The Lord decisively chooses to forget our sins and lawless deeds. This profound truth affirms our incredible salvation through our Savior, Jesus Christ. The message of a new beginning instills powerful hope within us. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we confidently look forward to a blessed future. For believers, the future shines bright, even when present circumstances seem challenging.
Beloved, God will not throw you away because of your sins; He wants to bring you back to Himself. God will not discard you because He loves those He chose out of His limitless mercy. The Lord has placed His merciful and undeserving love on you for time and eternity. And nothing can separate Him or His love from you. He will forgive, cleanse, and re-establish His covenant with you, for His love for you cannot diminish or die. Unlike human tendencies to hold grudges, God delights in showing mercy. It’s not out of obligation but pure love that He forgives you. Your transgressions are not just forgiven; they are erased and forgotten. Today, trust in God’s compassionate nature and draw strength from His promise of restoration. Reflect on areas where you need God’s restoration and strength. Know that His compassion and readiness to answer can transform your circumstances. Lean into His promises and find hope in His commitment to you. In times of doubt, lean on God’s historical faithfulness and promises to you. Remember that God casts your sins into the depths of the sea, no matter how heavy your guilt.
O LORD, help me to accept Your promises of forgiveness as I enjoy Your Mercy in Jesus’ Name.