Life has many a turning point. One moment, you can be in the depths of despair. The next, you can be filled with a joy unspeakable. And it’s the promise of precisely such a turning point that we’re going to revel in together today.

Before becoming one of history’s great men of faith, George Müller was a thief, liar, and drunkard—even imprisoned as a young man. But in 1825, at a low point of spiritual emptiness, he reluctantly attended a Bible study. That night, something broke within him. He later wrote, “I was in great distress. But when I saw that Christ died for my sins, joy filled my soul as never before.”

In one moment: despair. The next: joy unspeakable. Müller went on to care for over 10,000 orphans without ever soliciting funds, trusting only in the God who had lifted him from the pit.

Such was the promise to God, to His people Israel, when they were about to enter a time of great suffering:

Isaiah 12:3-4 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. (NRSV)

And that’s the promise for anyone who, like George Müller, turns their life over to Jesus. With great joy, you’ll forever be drawing living water from the depths of your relationship with Him. And then, spontaneously, worship will be on your lips so that without reservation, you’ll long to tell others about His great love for them.

From trial to testimony; from worship to mission.

That’s God’s Word. Fresh … for you … today.