14th December 2025
Isaiah 35:1–6
Isaiah envisions deserts bursting into bloom and dry places singing for joy. God’s joy often begins in the wilderness — not after we’ve escaped it. Advent joy isn’t shallow happiness; it’s the deep assurance that God is restoring life, even in barren places.
Prayer: God of joy, let Your gladness spring up in the dry soil of my heart. Teach me to rejoice in Your promises. Amen.
