From the Pulpit...

All the goodness at the end of the prophecy is tied to this truth: 'the LORD your God in your midst.' The repeated refrain throughout Scripture: God will be their God, and they will be His people. When God is near, there is no reason to fear or be weak. He will save and quiet you and rejoice over you with gladness and singing. This is true across the ages and will be the experience of all believers.