Sat.’s Devo - Walk in the Spirit

Read: Isaiah 33:10-36:22; Galatians 5:13-26; Psalm 64:1-10: Proverbs 23:23 God stands up to declare that he is more powerful than the Assyrians. They will descend on Jerusalem like a consuming fire, but those who are honest and fair and don’t extort the people or take bribes, who don’t murder or ignore injustice will survive. They will dwell in the mountains and be supplied with food and water in abundance. *** In the future, they will look back and wonder about these evil enemies who boasted of their victory. Instead of destruction, they will see the safe and prospering city of Jerusalem where the people live in peace and happiness. They will dwell under the loving care of the Lord who is their judge and king. *** Next, the Lord will destroy Edom who is marked for destruction. It will be God’s righteous revenge for what they did to Israel. It’s judgement will never end. The land where Edom lived will forever lay desolate. It will be a home for the wild animals. *** When the Lord destroys his enemies, he will open the eyes of the blind, cause the deaf to hear, the lame will walk and the dumb will speak. God will water the thirsty land and feed the hungry heart. God will open the way for all to come back to Jerusalem singing with joy. *** Chapter 36 is the story of when King Sennacherib of Assyria came to attack Jerusalem. The leaders of Assyria went out to meet with Hezekiah’s officials and give Hezekiah a message. The Assyrian officers used all sorts of intimidation and lies to tear down the confidence Hezekiah’s men had in the Lord. They yelled all this in Hebrew so it would tear down the morale of their army. The leaders of Assyria offered peace if Hezekiah would surrender and become their slaves. They made is sound like they would have the same things they now had, only it would be in their land. *** The people didn’t respond because they had been told to be silent. The officers tore their clothes in despair and took Sennacherib’s message to Hezekiah. *** In Galatians, Paul talked about the freedom they had in Christ. It was not freedom to sin, but freedom to love and serve one another. The only way to do this is by being led by the Holy Spirit. It produces the fruits of love joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. *** Lord, since we have nailed our sinful nature to the cross, may we walk in your Spirit and love and serve You and one another with joy.