YOU’RE DESTINED FOR EVERLASTING JOY (Thursday, 6th November 2025)
Text for Today: Is. 35:1-10 “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness.” (vs. 10).
Often, when I read a passage of the Scripture, I ask myself two questions: Is there something here that God wants me to know? And, is there something here that God wants me to do? In today’s text, Isaiah 35, there are some of both. God wants you to know that he is in control of history, he is in control of the future, and his plans will come to pass. Even though this world has gone through many trials and tribulations, there will come a day when we experience—in the words of Isaiah—everlasting joy. Isaiah 35 is a chapter of promises from God. Reading through our text for today speaks volume of God’s plan for today and the future. Even though you may go through trials and tribulations along the way, God’s plan for you, for me, and for all His people is that gladness and joy will overtake us, and sorrow will flee from our lives.
If it’s not that way today in your life, it will be ultimately. That’s God’s promise. That’s what he wants you to know: you’re destined for everlasting joy. Now, when we read Isaiah 35, what do we see that God wants us to do? In the middle of all the wonderful promises of Isaiah 35, he gives us three commands. He says, “I promise to give you everlasting joy; here are three things I want you to do.” Let’s take a look at each one. He asked us not be afraid no matter what we may be going through. (vs. 4). We are also admonished to live a holy life so as to access the promise, because the unclean shall not pass over it. (vs. 8). And lastly, we must be redeemed and remain to be so all through our lifetime. (vs. 9).
You are a Champion!
Further Study: Is. 65:17-25.
Covenant Prayers
- Father, I thank you because you are mindful of me always.
- I receive grace to live a holy life all through my life.
- I cast out every spirit of deception around me today.
- Dear Lord, cause my helpers of destiny to locate me on time.
QUOTE: “GOD WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT HE IS IN CONTROL OF HISTORY, HE IS IN CONTROL OF THE FUTURE, AND HIS PLANS WILL COME TO PASS.”
