They needed to look up to see what God was doing. Consider their present position. They were downtrodden, a despised people full of sorrow. When God's glory shines on them they will be attractive to other nations, they will be respected, their hearts will be filled with joy, they will be radiant. The Lord brings a change about in our countenance. Whatever you are feeling like just now, you should look to the Lord and we should expect to be changed.
The nation had been stripped of its wealth, but the nations would bring wealth back to Israel. Part of salvation is a restoration. And this wealth would be an acceptable offering to the Lord.
Even the furthest lands will look to the Lord and bring wealth to Israel. We need to understand that the Lord's blessing brings honour in the world. Despite all their protestations, people actually know deep down that there is a God, that there is something wrong with us (sin). Deep down they are looking for God.
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