“Behold, I have taken from your hand the cup of staggering; the bowl of my wrath you shall drink no more; and I will put it into the hand of your tormentors.” Isaiah 51:22–23 (ESV)

I remember my mom mentioning this Scripture — it spoke to her when she was at the lowest point of her life.

That was the time she found Jesus as her Lord and Savior, while also facing the struggles of black magic and witchcraft spirits. Our family was crushed on every side—from betrayal to abandonment.

This Word came as a comfort while people around her were suggesting all sorts of ways to get rid of the evil spirits. But she chose to hold onto this promise.

Some suggested we move out of the house, others said the entrance of the house needed to be changed. A few even made me throw away my favorite dolls believing evil spirits would dwell in it. Yet, nothing got better—it only got worse.

My new, comforted mother held onto her salvation and the righteousness of God through the fire and the furnace. She clung to Jesus Christ, the Redeemer and the Comforter.

It looked as if we were all going to be destroyed by the work of the evil spirit, but Jesus came through for us.

The cup of wrath that our family was drinking was taken from our hands and placed into the hands of our tormentors—those who had done the black magic against us.

I do not wish to share the details of what happened to them, but I know for sure it did not end well for them. We saw with our own eyes what happens when God hands over the cup of wrath to the evildoers. We must be very careful not to find ourselves in a position to hold that cup of God’s wrath.

This chapter begins by calling the people in exile to remember what God did for their forefathers. It is a call to remember His faithfulness and power. It brings encouragement that God will make your dry land into a fruitful and fertile land.

He promises to set His justice as a light. He will restore and bring everlasting joy upon you.

Above all, His salvation will be upon you forever, and His righteousness will never end.

Having said that, your pain is not unnoticed, nor is the intensity of your suffering diminished.

Yes, your situation looks very real, and your struggle to find a way out is deeply understood.

There might be judgmental tongues ready to criticize or offer man-made wisdom, but I am here to offer the only solution that worked for us in our distress was the mighty work of King Jesus, and He will also take away the cup of wrath from you.

Trust Him—He is able, well able—to shift that cup of wrath away from you.

The fate of that cup lies in the hands of a just and righteous God. Our part is to rejoice, for He will remove it from you in His perfect time.

Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith—

Believe in Him.Hold onto Him tight.Draw Him close to your heart, and you will see a great deliverance.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for taking away the cup of wrath from my hands. You are my defender and deliverer. Strengthen my faith to hold onto You through every storm, and let Your justice, joy, and salvation shine over my life.

In Your mighty name, I pray. Amen.