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Isaiah 32:13 · KJV

"Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

11Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins.
12They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vine.
13Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city:
14Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks;
15Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the imagery of thorns and briers resonate with your life?

2

What does it mean for you to see joy replaced by desolation?

3

When have you experienced a loss of joy in your surroundings?

Life Application

spirituality

Reflect on areas in your life where neglect has led to spiritual dryness. Consider how you can cultivate joy and faithfulness in those areas.

community

Look for ways to bring joy and support to those around you who may be experiencing desolation.

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