Fri.’s Devo - Don’t Be Afraid

Read Is. 30:12-33:12; Gal. 5:1-12; Ps. 63:1-11; Pr. 23:22 It is hard to read Isaiah and not get a little sad or afraid so let’s look at the promises to those who stay true to the Lord. In Chapter 30 we learn that in repentance and resting in the Lord we will be saved. When things get crazy around us, if we will turn to the Lord instead of relying on our selves to fix it, we will be saved. God will raise up teachers for the hungry and the Holy Spirit will guide us step by step. In Chapter 31 it tells us that when the enemy won’t listen to our leaders, God will come down and fight for us. We are spiritual Jerusalem and God will defend his city. In Chapter 32 we see the righteous king Jesus reigning. When He does our eyes will see clearly and we will hear perfectly. No longer will a vile person be labeled a liberal. He will be exposed for the evil person he is and will be judged according to his deeds. The work of the righteous shall be peace and confidence in God. We will rest in quiet places of refuge. In Chapter 33 we see that when it gets bad in the world, God is exalted. Our stability is going to be in our Godly wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be our treasure so what do we have to be afraid of? O God, You are our God; early will we seek you. Your ways are wonderful!