A DOOR OF HOPE

Judith Grobelny

Hosea 2:14,15
"Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly
to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt."

Many are experiencing 'desert' experiences in this time and as I read the above the Lord
began to speak about the way HE is leading His children at this time.

Many are fighting against the plans of the enemy that have brought them to this place, but
the Lord says in most cases that is not the truth, HE has brought them to this place.

I believe that My Lord is saying that He has led many into the desert, away from all the
distractions in their lives, in order that He might SPEAK TENDERLY to them - this is the
place to listen for His voice.

Not only will He speak tenderly, but in this place He will begin to rebuild productivity and
fruitfulness in the lives of His children.

As a result of all that the Lord will do, what appears to many to be the Valley of Achor
(Trouble), will become to them A DOOR OF HOPE.

I believe He would have us look differently at our circumstances right now and view them
through His eyes - as we do we will:

Hear Him speaking tenderly to us.
Receive increased productivity and fruitfulness in our lives.
See again the future and the hope that are His promise.
Be refreshed and restored.
Come forth praising Him in the fresh joy of our salvation.

Let us begin to embrace His dealings in our lives, knowing that they will bring forth
righteous fruit and restoration.

Shalom,
Judith Grobelny
jaygee@ihug.co.nz