From Forsaken to Sought Out: The Wonder of Divine Grace
Isaiah 62:12 announces a stunning reversal: "Thou shalt be called, Sought out." This prophecy operates on two levels. First, Jerusalem—despoiled by enemies, forsaken for generations,...
This is historical examples on divine pursuit of the lost and restoration and renewal, drawing on Isaiah 62:12.
Isaiah 62:12 announces a stunning reversal: "Thou shalt be called, Sought out." This prophecy operates on two levels. First, Jerusalem—despoiled by enemies, forsaken for generations, a city "which no man seeketh after"—shall be restored to glory. Multitudes of willing pilgrims shall seek her out to behold her beauty and the hallowed spots where Jehovah's mighty deeds were wrought and His arm made bare.…
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