Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Wed.’s Devo - Shake Off the Dust

Read: Isaiah 51:1-53:12; Ephesians 5:1-33; Psalm 69:19-36; Proverbs 24:7
God calls out to all his remnant who pursued righteousness. He reminded them of their beginning and how he formed them. He began with Abraham and Sarah who he called out and blessed them. Surely he will take care of Israel and see them through. Just as he brought them out of Egypt and into their land, he will bring them back with joy and singing. He encourages them to wake up and shake off the dust of affliction and poverty because it is time to arise and be strong. It is time for a change; it is time for redemption.
This is so true of what God is saying to the body of Christ. It is time to rise up and shake off despair, hopelessness and fear. It is time to be strong, daring and hopeful. God is coming to our rescue and we will the the head and not the tail.
Isaiah ends with the perfect description of Jesus’ first coming to earth. It was not as a triumphant king but as a lowly servant.
Ephesians gives us a perfect picture of a Christian. They show live a life of love and purity. We are to the be light of the world so we can have no darkness in us. Our marriages should reflect the way God loves his bride and the way the bride honors her husband.
Even our Psalm describes Jesus’ death and his promise to save Zion and rebuild it. We are spiritual Zion and we will be strong on the earth.
Lord, help us to realize the power we carry and it purpose. We were created to bring glory and honor to you.

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