What other scriptures emphasize God's ability to restore and renew desolate places? Jeremiah 32:43—God Promises Real-Estate Miracles “Fields will be bought in this land of which you say, ‘It is a desolation without man or beast; it has been given into the hands of the Chaldeans.’” Snapshots of Restoration Across the Old Testament • Isaiah 35:1-2 – “The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose… They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.” • Isaiah 41:18-20 – “I will open rivers on the barren heights… I will turn the desert into a pool of water… that all may see and know… the hand of the LORD has done this.” • Isaiah 61:4 – “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.” • Ezekiel 36:33-35 – “The desolate land will be cultivated… ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden.’” • Joel 2:25-26 – “I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts… You will have plenty to eat until you are satisfied.” • Amos 9:14 – “I will restore My captive people Israel; they will rebuild and occupy ruined cities… plant vineyards and drink their wine.” • Psalm 107:33-35 – “He turns deserts into pools of water and parched ground into flowing springs.” • Psalm 126:4-6 – “Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev… Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.” Restoration in Personal Lives • Job 42:10 – “After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled all that he had owned.” • Isaiah 58:11 – “The LORD will always guide you… you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” New Testament Confirmation of Ultimate Renewal • Acts 3:19-21 – “Times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord… until the time comes for the restoration of all things.” • Romans 8:20-23 – Creation itself “will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.” • 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!” • Revelation 21:4-5 – “He will wipe away every tear… ‘Behold, I make all things new.’” Key Takeaways to Hold Onto • God does not merely patch up ruins; He transforms them into gardens. • His restoration spans land, people, and ultimately the entire cosmos. • The pattern—from desolation to delight—proves His faithfulness in every generation. • Because these promises are literal and trustworthy, present wastelands (in geography or in life) are prime ground for His next miracle of renewal. |
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