Isaiah 61:1-3

“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.”

This powerful promise reveals God's compassionate response to human suffering. He doesn't minimize pain or offer quick fixes - instead, He acknowledges the depth of our wounds while promising complete transformation. What makes this passage so consoling is that God specifically targets the emotional aspects of trauma: He addresses the brokenhearted, those who mourn, and those living in despair. When Jesus later read these words in the synagogue (Luke 4:16-21) and declared, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing," He showed that addressing human suffering in its many forms - including emotional wounds - is an integral part of His redemptive mission.