Fri.’s Devo - The Future

Read: Isaiah 10:1-11:16; 2 Co. 12:11-21; Ps. 56:1-13; Pr. 23:6-8 Isaiah prophesies Assyria coming to destroy them, but of a remnant that would return. He described it as a rod that would come forth from the stem of Jesse, David’s father. This rod was no twig but a significant branch that would grow from the stump of David. David’s root would be cut down and look like there was no way of rising back to power. Jesus would spring from that seemingly dead root. Jesus is the embodiment of God which is the spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge and the fear of the Lord. Jesus would smite the earth with the rod of his mouth and the wicked with the breath of his lips. Jesus’ kingdom is not of this earth. The creation will return to the way it was in the garden. It will be a time of peace, salvation, restoration and when Jesus will be exalted in the earth. I don’t pretend to understand how this will look only what Isaiah says. In Corinthians, Paul is sending them a warning that he is coming to see them for the third time. He is hoping to find them faithful and walking in purity. May God find us that way also. Lord, thank you for Your eternal plan for the world and for Your children. How can we be afraid of the future when we trust in You.