I will turn the desert into a marshland, and the dry ground into springs of water." —Isaiah 41:18

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As the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon returned to their homeland through the desert, God promised to fulfill their needs, especially for water. The Israelites considered their task hopeless; they were weak to the point of considering themselves no more than worms or maggots (see Is 41:14). Yet God would do the miracles necessary for them to have an abundant harvest. Thus God promised to make His people strong in winnowing and threshing, activities used for bringing in the harvest (Is 41:15-16). The Lord can transform the desert into a life-changing place of abundance.

Out of the desert of barrenness and death, God brings hope. He brings "a voice crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord’ " (see Is 40:3). Your Advent desert might be a hospital room, a lifeless and desolate work environment, a loveless marriage or family. You see an arid wasteland, but God sees abundant water and luxuriant growth. You see an atmosphere of death; God sees new life and a powerful army (Ez 37:1ff).

The Israelites had to walk through the desert to return to the land of promise. The Lord may be calling you to do the same. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not; in all your ways be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths” (Prv 3:5-6).

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Very timely. Just thinking of my nieces who just admitted their sister for mental health… They are walking in a desert right now. Please pray for my girls…

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women and blessed is the
fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
NOW and at the hour of our death. Amen!

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God cast into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
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