A little preface to the scriptures - The true children of God were be persecuted by those who claimed to be children. “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far away. And their worship of me amounts to nothing more than human laws learned by rote” (vrs. 13). But when the Lord begins His acts of destruction, He always watches out for and protects His kids.

When you are going through some tough situations here is God’s promise. “Soon-and it will not be very long-the wilderness of Lebanon will be a fertile field once again. And the fertile fields will become a lush and fertile forest. In that day deaf people will hear words read from a book, and blind people will see through the gloom and darkness. The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. Those who are poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”

Notice who will receive the promise:

1. Those who are blind. This is not talking about physical blindness.
2. Those who are deaf.
3. Those who are humble (does not have pride).
4. Those who are poor (poor in spirit).