Isaiah 35:1-5

1The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a wildflower.

2It will blossom abundantly and will also rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God.

3Strengthen the weak hands, steady the shaking knees!

4Say to the cowardly: “Be strong; do not fear! Here is your God; vengeance is coming. God’s retribution is coming; he will save you.”

5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped.