"விதைகளின் உள்ளே" 🌳
"Within the Seeds" 🌳
📖 Scripture Meditation No. 1793 🔆 AATHAVAN | Sunday, January 04, 2026
"Instead of your shame you will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation they will shout for joy over their portion. Therefore, they will possess a double portion in their land, everlasting joy will be theirs." (Isaiah 61:7)
When God’s true blessing comes upon us, we can witness a great transformation in our lives. In this world, many people respect only those who possess wealth, comfort, and high positions. Furthermore, many do not even value their own relatives if they lack financial means. Being treated with such low regard brings deep shame to those humble individuals.
We read about Job, who once enjoyed various forms of prosperity, describing the humiliation he faced during his time of poverty as follows:
"………….. my acquaintances are completely estranged from me. My relatives have failed, and my close friends have forgotten me. Those who live in my house and my female slaves consider me a stranger. I am a foreigner in their sight. I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I have to implore him with my mouth." (Job 19:13-16)
Beloved, imagine how shameful it is when such a situation befalls someone. I have a friend who does not speak much with anyone; he never attends any functions, even when invited. I, too, had misunderstood him. However, once I had the opportunity to speak with him openly, I understood the reason for his behaviour. Having once lived a very grand life, he is now in a state of extreme poverty. He lives in a rented house, though his appearance does not outwardly betray his struggle.
Like Job, he had encountered deep emotional humiliation. Consequently, he chose to live in isolation. Now, some Christian brothers are guiding him toward Christ. I learned that he is now mentally happy in Christ. The divine words, "Instead of your shame you will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation they will shout for joy over their portion," have led him to have faith. Inspired by these words, he now lives with joy and faith even in his humble state.
Today, many people are living lives filled with such shame. We read in daily newspapers that many suicides occur because of this humiliation.
Therefore, friends who are reading this, even if you are in a similar situation today, there is no need to feel ashamed or discouraged. This is because we have the life-giving Word of God. Did not the life of Job, who accepted God’s words through faith, receive a blessing? Yes, just as it is written: "The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning" (Job 42:12). Instead of shame, a double reward will come; instead of humiliation, joy will arise. A double inheritance and eternal joy will surely be yours.
Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash

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