Jeremiah 25-27, Isaiah 19
What God said to me – My judgment always has a purpose – for those who are wicked and do not know Me, it is for destruction – but for those whom I have called, it is punishment, but it is also so they will return to Me. “Striking but healing so they will return to the Lord.” Know this – because you are Mine, whenever I punish you for your disobedience and sin, it is not for your destruction, but for your revival – to restore you to Me. I only do what is best for you even when I punish you.