Read: Isaiah 63:15-66:24; 2 Kings 20:20-21; 2 Chron. 32:32-33
Isaiah cries to the Lord asking why the Lord let them stray so far from his path. He begs God to return and help them. That is our cry for our nation.
God’s response was that he wanted to help but no one asked for his help; he wanted to reveal himself to them but no one was looking for him. He spread his arms wide to a rebellious people who didn’t care. They were bent on evil and idolatry. Our human nature is to worship something; they just didn’t choose God.
God speaks to the remnant and tells them that they will be filled with joy and singing. God is going to give them a new life that will so supersede the old that they won’t be able to remember the past. People will live to be over a hundred - as long as trees, they will live in the houses they build, eat the fruit of their own labor, and enjoy life. Their children will not be doomed to misfortune but be blessed. Twice God says that he will bless those who tremble at his word. The word ‘tremble’ means to be fearful and reverence toward.
God assures us that he sees what the ungodly are doing in secret but we will always be his people and our name will never disappear from before his face.
Lord, thank you that our future is bright and wonderful. May we not get discouraged by what is going on in the world.
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