His God instructs him and teaches him the right way. – Isaiah 28:26
A thought from “Things Made By God Line Up“ is that that things in life can be difficult, but these challenges cause many to seek a better way. The Good News is that in current times, we have the better Way with Jesus Christ.
The Word became flesh to teach and understand the better Way to live. Jesus explained about the advantage of the Spirit which flows from God, fills all who He calls, and sets in motion the application of our faith in all we do.
Let us worship with the song Lead Me to the Cross by Hillsong. As the Old Testament is connected to the New Testament, Jesus is our bridge from this life to the life eternal. Here’s what to do; take the old and mix it with new. Our aim will be true, we will make it through, our dreams will be in view, and we will accomplish more than we ever knew.
Trust in what God has made rather than what man has made. Things made by man don’t always line up, but things made by God always do and lead us to where we need to go.
Continuing to follow what God has made today as we read in Isaiah 28, we get prophesy that the Lord has a time of wrath for the proud Samaria who did things their way rather than God’s way. A time of hell on earth where they weep and wail and tear out hair. There will be hail and destructive wind. A driving rain and flooding downpour (v. 2). A mighty floodwater of the Euphrates will run over all its banks. For the remnant, God will be a glorious crown. A spirit of justice (vv. 5-6).
Isaiah prophesizes that life will get distressing, stressful, upsetting. Even for the leaders (priests and prophets) who Isaiah describes as immature like a baby just weaned from their milk (v. 9). They complain that it’s too hard to abide by the laws and regulations.
Things in life can be difficult, but these challenges cause many to seek a better way. The Good News is that in current times, we have the better Way with Jesus Christ. The Word became flesh to teach and understand the better Way to live. Jesus explained about the advantage of the Spirit which flows from God, fills all who He calls, and sets in motion the application of our faith in all we do.
We rely on You God who has built the way to eternity. We have the tools in Your Word, the Holy Spirit speaking to us with instructions, and your plan of salvation. What was thought to be difficult, comes together with Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen.
A thought from John 12:12-19 is how Jesus put in the effort to care for people. He got on a donkey and the people waved palm branches as He was on the pathway to passion. Jesus was ready to carry out His purpose as He surrendered all to fulfill His call. He loves you and He demonstrated that love on the Cross. Throughout His life on earth, He taught about how to live and He has sent the Holy Spirit to guide, so be drawn to Jesus to improve your life now and for eternity because He believes you are a treasure beyond measure!
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” – John 4:13-14
This day with God, never go thirsty again as you take in the Word so you are equipped to serve and worship the ONE true God. Aspire to grow in faith and tell the world about Jesus who provides a victorious future.
Ask the Lord to do as the lyrics say in Fill My Cup by Andrew Ripp. Fill it so it runs over with love, joy, and peace. Fill your future with vision. With goodness, grace, and provision.
My grandparents had a farm north of town. We would come to visit from a town about 2 hours away, and I would go to the farm with my dad and granddad. There was a spring fed creek that ran through the middle of the farm. Even through a long summer drought, there was water for the livestock to drink.
Reading today in Isaiah 27, I’m reminded of that spring fed creek. Jesus talked about drinking water so we do not thirst again in John 4:13-14. He said that the water He gives will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Unfortunately, some will face extreme struggle because they did not accept what Jesus offered, and it will be a very difficult time.
In today’s passage, what is being prophesized is the time after the rapture when those left behind on earth who have never accepted Jesus as Savior will not understand what is going on. Prophesized is seven years of the worst of times … Hell on earth for those who reject Jesus and what is called the tribulation.
God gives assurance that those who accept Jesus will be spared, they will be able to enter their rooms and shut the doors for a while until His wrath has passed (Isaiah 26:20). Unfortunately, some will have to go through extreme difficulty.
Isaiah’s assessment of the people’s readiness was that there was a need for a correction in their course so more would be taught and brought back to God. There was a need for a cure from idolatry. In current times, there is a need to desire to be taught the Word, so we are equipped to serve and worship the ONE true God. There is a need to aspire to grow in faith and tell the world about Jesus who provides a victorious future.
At the end of tribulation, the Lord will defeat the army of the Anti-Christ. Evil will be conquered and all things will be completely transformed. No walls will be needed during the millennial kingdom (v. 10). The planet will be renewed, there will be peace, and things of beauty will cover the earth. The new earth will be formed with the Light of perfect truth, the Light of life, and the joy of everlasting life. [1]
Unfortunately, some may not comprehend until it’s too late. Let us hope that God’s Word and the Holy Spirit will help them understand. This day with God, let us share God’s plan with as many as we can.
This day, we come to You Lord in prayer as we get prepared for the challenges ahead. Satisfy our thirst as we tap into Your never-ending supply of water for our soul. Fill us with joy, with peace, and with vision. With your plan that brings goodness, grace, and provision to the victorious end. Amen.
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[1]Amazon Prime Video Directed by Discovery Media Productions. 2006. The End Times
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