- But the multitude of your foreign foes shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the ruthless like passing chaff. And in an instant, suddenly, you will be visited by the Lord of hosts with thunder and with earthquake and great noise, with whirlwind and tempest, and the flame of a devouring fire. And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, all that fight against her and her stronghold and distress her, shall be like a dream, a vision of the night. Isaiah 29:5-7 – Let me explain what that said. It’s speaking of a massive enemy that is coming against God’s people, yet as in an instant, or like an awaking from a dream, the thing that was causing panic for God’s people will be no more because God Himself took care of them. God’s promised to take care of us now as well. How that provision comes most likely will look different than we expect it to, but it will come all the same. Trust that as God took care of His people back in our passage He can take care of our enemy today too. Remind yourself as well what this weekend is in remembrance of. Where Jesus conquered sin and death in a instant to offer us life. God saves His people, and if you’ve placed your faith in Jesus, remind yourself that you’re one of God’s people. If you haven’t yet placed your faith in Him, I’d love to share with you on how you can! I love you, but Jesus loves more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1230
- In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see. The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 29:18-19 – Our chapter is speaking to God’s people in Jerusalem who have allowed their pride to cause them to be spiritually drunk. They can’t see the Lord like they need to, they can’t understand His word like they need to, and they are brought low as dust. In their eyes, they are high and lifted up, understanding everything and seeing everything. Yet God is showing their pride to be foolishness, and they will soon see just how little they understand. What though would be the end result of God’s humbling of His people? The ones who couldn’t hear or understand His word would hear and understand. The ones that were blinded and couldn’t see Him would see Him. The poor and humble would find fresh, new joy in the Lord. We must remember the end goal of God as we read through books like Isaiah. This is not God finally getting His chance to squash people, this is God seeking to shepherd His people back into a life with Him. Yet when people are so far off track, saying things of God like, “He did not make me,” and, “He has no understanding,” then we are going to see the rougher side of shepherding. The goal though is for His flock to be in His pasture under His care. To hear His voice clearly and understand it. To see the Shepherd and feel His watchful presence over us. To find joy by the still waters and green pasture our Good Shepherd leads us by. Praise Jesus we have a Shepherd like Him in our story. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2696
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