“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.” Isaiah 61:7
The concept of God repaying twice what was lost is mentioned in Isaiah 61:7. In this verse the prophet Isaiah is speaking to the people of Israel, assuring them that despite their past shame and disgrace, God will restore them and bless them abundantly. The promise of a double portion signifies restoration and an increase or multiplication of blessings beyond what was lost. It’s a message of hope, redemption, and God’s faithfulness to His people.
Wow, look at how God reassures his chosen people! As I meditated on this and other scriptures, I, too, am reminded of God’s faithfulness and how these passages apply also to my life. According to Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours!” I don’t know about you, but I stretch my faith and believe God, for this “Double Portion” blessing!
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself, restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10. Our Amazing God knows how long and how much we can bear. When He says to his children, He will personally do these four things we can confidently find rest! Knowing we can look forward to the fulfillment and manifestation of His word to come to pass in our lives. The Benefits of the blessing included:
- Restore: This promise suggests that God will bring us to a state of wholeness or completeness. It implies renewal or rejuvenation for us after a difficulty or trial. When believers face challenges or setbacks, God promises to restore us, bringing us back to a place of spiritual and emotional well-being.
- Confirm: This promise indicates that God will affirm or establish the believer’s identity and purpose in Him. It implies a strengthening of faith and confidence in His promises. When believers face doubts or uncertainties, God promises to confirm our faith, by reinforcing our beliefs and convictions.
- Strengthen: This promise assures believers that God will empower us with inner strength to endure these challenges and difficulties. It suggests fortifying the believer’s resolve and resilience in, the face of adversity. When believers feel weak or weary, God promises to strengthen us, by providing us with, the courage and endurance to persevere.
- Establish: This promise signifies that God will firmly ground or establish us in our faith and relationship with Him. It implies a solid foundation and a sense of rootedness in God’s love and truth. When we encounter instability or uncertainty, God promises to build us up, ensuring that our faith remains steadfast and unwavering.
Overall, these promises in 1 Peter 5:10 offer us, as believers hope, assurance, and support during our journey of faith, reminding us of God’s faithfulness and care for His people, even when the outcome of His word appears to be the total opposite of what we have envisioned that promise to be. So remember, “We walk by faith and not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7. We must trust God’s ultimate plan for the outcome of our lives! According to Jeremiah 29:11, He holds the key “For I know the plans I have for you sayeth the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.”
In His Service,
Carolyn