*“I…will treat you better than at first …I am  the Lord.” Ezekiel 36:11.* This prophecy is concerning the desolations of the land of Israel. God will restore Israel so that all of the nations of the world will “know that I am the Lord.” When God, restores _He_ does not take you back to the former way of life. Instead, God’s restoration…

“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you.” Jer. 1:19   Jeremiah was God’s mouthpiece to preach the message of judgment and restoration for both Judah and the nations. Just as God promised to deliver Jeremiah by being with him, God has delivered us by taking on flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.  God…

“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.” – 2 Thess. 3:16  Hebrew speakers often use the word for  “peace,” shalom, as a greeting.  Paul’s blessing of Peace was appropriate for the church of the Thessalonians experiencing both persecution and tribulation. With COVID-19 there’s uncertainty and distress that comes with every new update and directive. However, we…