Sun.’s Devo - Hope and Salvation Has Come!

Read: Is. 40-43
The book of Isaiah is set up like the Bible. The first 39 chapters correspond to the 39 books of the Old Testament. The 40th chapter to the 66th chapter correspond to the 36 chapters in the New Testament. Look at how chapter 40 begins. It begins in comfort and hope because Israel’s sins are forgiven. It foretells of John the Baptist who will cry in the wilderness, “prepare ye the way of the Lord…” Jesus was the Lord revealed in the flesh for all to see. Jesus truly fed the flock like a shepherd and gathered his lambs with his arms. He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
God called the generations from the beginning of time. We were strategically placed on the earth for this time in history. And we have been given the grace to walk through everything this generation will be called to endure. He reminds us to be of good courage. He will hold our hand and say to us, “Fear not; I will help you.” God promises to never leave us or forsake us. He called his people to be righteous so that they would be a light to the Gentiles. Their gospel would cause those who were spiritually blind to be able to see and those that were locked in their own prison to be set free and saved. God had a new covenant in Jesus and he promised to tell us before it happened. This was God’s way of preparing us for the new covenant of grace through Christ. Salvation is the new song - the new way. God promised to make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. He can make a way in all our problems!
Lord, thank you for your promises and your plan. You are our God and we adore You!