Read: Isaiah 48:12-50:11; Ephesians 4:17-32; Psalm 69:1-18; Proverbs 24:5-6
The Lord sent out a call for his people to listen to him. He is the only one who can tell them what he is about to do. Their magic and false gods cannot predict what was about to happen to Babylon. God is the one who teaches us what is best for us and directs us in the way we should go. God is the only one who has the master plan.
He told his people to leave Babylon because it was about to fall. God would be with them on their journey out just like he lead his people safely out of Egypt.
We cannot get ourselves into so much trouble that the Lord cannot deliver us out of it.
God tells them to leave joyfully with singing and comfort because God had never left them and was not going to desert them now. He has engraved us on the palm of his hand. He even promises that all our offspring will come back to us, meaning that the prodigals will come home to the Lord.
God gives us a great promise to hold on to: “those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” God also promises to contend with those who contend with us. The ones who trust in their own light will die to awake in torment.
Paul reminds the Ephesians not to live as the ungodly do. They go after the passions of their soul which leaves them empty and craving for more. We don’t live by our old sinful nature, but we have the mind of Christ. Our new man is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. This new attitude makes us speak the truth, love our neighbor and not give in to anger. Our mouths are for edifying and building up one another. We are to walk in kindness, compassion and forgiveness to all just as Christ is kind, compassionate and forgiving toward us.
Lord, may we think your thoughts today and do your works.
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