So many are held by what they did or what was done to them. Even when exiles are over people can live in exile within. It seems the delight of God is to lead us into the next season and not to be held back in what has happened in our past.
In a sudden pause within the prophetic message ahead of the exile we have this:
“They will follow the Lord; he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trembling from the west. They will come from Egypt, trembling like sparrows, from Assyria, fluttering like doves. I will settle them in their homes,” declares the Lord.” (Hosea 11 v 10-11)
The exile is completed and they are walking with Him in faithful relationship. This may have been the remnant of Judah but it can also be seen in the coming Messiah. Some link it to the repopulation of Israel in 1948.
But more importantly is to know the heart of God towards us.
They will follow, he will roar. When he roars, his children will. They will come. I will settle them.
God is there, in your tomorrow, in your new day, your new beginning and He is calling you back to Him.
God is more concerned about your future than your past.
Missions Paul 