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Isaiah 51:19 · KJV

"These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee?"

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Passage Context

17Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the LORD the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out.
18There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up.
19These two things are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee?
20Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy God.
21Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek comfort when facing overwhelming challenges?

2

What does it mean for you to find solace in God?

3

When have you felt desolation, and how did you cope?

Life Application

grief

Reach out to God for comfort during times of loss or sorrow.

relationships

Be a source of comfort for others who are struggling with their own challenges.

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