Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days.

    The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses.

With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands,

    and encourage those who have weak knees.

Say to those with fearful hearts,

    “Be strong, and do not fear,

for your God is coming to destroy your enemies.

    He is coming to save you.”

Isaiah 35:1, 3-4