April 1, 2012: How It Ends – Michael Hidalgo

The prophet Isaiah speaks about God’s renewal, restoration, and redemption. He tells the people of Israel that they will be “mighty oak trees, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” One thing that many forget is the decimation and destruction that had come to the people of Israel before they were planted for the display of God’s splendor. They were accused of being greedy, corrupt, and oppressive – so God took them out. 

But destruction is not where the story ends. In the midst your biggest mistakes, sins, and regrets we must always remember “that’s not where the story ends.” It ends in restoration, healing, and wholeness, which is the story that we tell of God that display his splendor.