Isaiah 57:18
“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.”
What does Isaiah 57:18 mean?
God is saying here that he hasn't turned away from someone who has wandered or hurt themselves through their own choices. He sees exactly what's been happening, and rather than punish, he moves toward healing. The promise includes being guided back onto better paths and having comfort restored, not just for the person themselves but for those who love them and have suffered alongside their struggle. It's a tender image of restoration that reaches into broken relationships and broken hearts at once.