The City-Not-Forsaken
One morning I was reading Isaiah 62. I was struck to the core of how those words spoken over Jerusalem could be said over us as individuals. It could be spoken over our country. Let us pray this over our nation today. Regarding our hearts, regarding America: Regarding Zion, I can’t keep my mouth shut, regarding Jerusalem, I can’t hold my tongue, Until her righteousness blazes down like the sun and her salvation flames up like a torch. Foreign countries will see your righteousness, and world leaders your glory. You’ll get a brand-new name straight from the mouth of God. You’ll be a stunning crown in the palm of God’s hand, a jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God. No more will anyone call you Rejected, and your country will no more be called Ruined . You’ll be called Hephzibah (My Delight), and your land Beulah (Married), Because God delights in you and your land will be like a wedding celebration . For as a young man marrie...