After the devastation and destruction, then what? What the Israelites failed to do (that led them to their destruction) was their lack of justice and righteousness.
And this chapter begins with the statement:
"Maintain justice and do what is right"
You have a new start.. let's get it right this time.
And to those who are fully devoted to God (in this case we're talking about eunuchs). Eunuchs are male officials that have been castrated (remove their reproductive functions - no babies) to devote themselves more fully to a leader (a king, etc.)
These eunuchs -- that have chosen God even over having their own family or a wife are not a "dry tree" - unable to reproduce and have children. They have something more to look forward to. To these God has promised them "joy inn my house of prayer."
Can you imagine being so fully devoted to God or to a king or some cause that you would forego ever having a family? That's a eunuch.. or even today some that have devoted themselves as nuns in the catholic church.
And God doesn't leave them dry because the rewards they have waiting for them is so great...
What can you learn from the devotion of these extremely devoted people?
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