A Promise From God
This is just a little enouragement for those of us who have been diligently praying for the return of prodigal children and relatives. It is an excerpt from a book I have recently been reading. I would highly recommend it to those of you who are praying for the salvation or return of loved ones. It is “Praying for Those You Love”, by Jack Hayford.
“The Promise of Return.”
“The next Scripture passage is a beautiful prophecy. It addresses the desire that our children come into the Kingdom. ‘Thus says the Lord: “A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” Thus says the Lord, “Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord, and they (that is, your children) shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the Lord, that your children shall come back to their own border.” Jeremiah 31:15-17.
To the weeping parent whose children could not be found, the Lord said, “Stop crying. Your work shall be rewarded. Your prayers, your sowing of the seed, your introduction of the leaven will be rewarded. Your children shall come again from the land of the enemy and enter into their own border.” (Chapt. 5, pg. 52-53).
We serve a mighty God who always keeps His promises! We should remain diligent in our prayers and hopeful in the promises of God.
It was a good word on Sunday and it is a good word on here.
Good word, Saundra. Thanks for encouraging us with this.
It was a good word on Sunday and it is a good word on here.
Good word, Saundra. Thanks for encouraging us with this.