Isaiah 35:1-10 describes the drastic transformation that is brought about by God in the world and all its inhabitants. “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom;” (verse 1), “waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert (Verse 6)”, and “the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water (verse 7)” – these verses describe some of the transformations to the environment.

But greater than that is the transformation of the people. Isaiah 35:5-6 states:

5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; 6then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy…

A time is coming when everyone will be restored to wholeness. In the meantime, there is a mission for all of us. Isaiah 35:3-4 states:

3Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”



Our mission is to spread the Good News that frees and uplifts people. It is also to work to establish the Kingdom of God in this world. In the month of October, the second Sunday is a “Day for the people with Special Skills.” We should always remember that we are not all alike, but we are all God’s children. We are all blessed with talents and abilities, and we have a mission to strengthen those around us and help them find and utilize their talents.

Rev. S. Abraham