It's Temporary

Jeremiah 30:17
¹⁷ But I will restore you to health
   and heal your wounds,’
            declares the LORD,
‘because you are called an outcast,
   Zion for whom no one cares.’

Have you ever been called an outcast? Have you ever been considered damaged? The prophet Jeremiah was given a word from the Lord to the people of Israel that they would be restored after the seventy years of captivity in Babylon. Though the Israelites brought the captivity on themselves with their disobedience, they would not remain outcasts forever. They would not be damaged goods forever. The Lord would surely deliver them after their time was served.

To be an outcast or considered damaged goods does little for one's self-esteem. An outcast or one damaged is considered unlovable. But God! God is the one who heals wounds and restores health when doctors only know that you are damaged but are not able to cure you. A once outcast can receive love and acceptance from the Lord. The Lord can even raise up friends to give a smile and word of encouragement. Praise God that he is the restorer of ALL THINGS!

Where do you need healing? Is it in your body or is it just your heart? HE can do it!! Considered an outcast? Do not fret, Jesus loves you!! Just as the Israelites, whatever your unsavory condition, it's temporary.