- They hatch adders’ eggs; they weave the spider’s web; he who eats their eggs dies, and from one that is crushed a viper is hatched. Isaiah 59:5 – This verse means that the people here gave themselves over to purposes that were destructive. Whether it’s was idolatry, trusting in the wrong people, or forsaking the laws of God, the things they invested their lives in would only bring hurt to them. Yet, not only that, like a spider with its web they tried to bring others onto their path of destruction. Let’s take a look then at what we are investing our life in. Is the end product something that’s going to bring us joy or pain? If other’s were to follow our lead and get caught up in what we are doing, would they be led to peace or destruction? Know that if you’re investing in the life God wants you to live the end is peace, joy, and purpose and others who follow you will find the same. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1260
- He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak. Isaiah 59:17 – If you’ve ever read Ephesians 6 and heard the list given there of the armor of God, then likely these two pieces sound familiar to you. The context of the passage here is that God’s people were deep in their sin, but eventually came to the realization that the struggle they were in was a result of their sinfulness, not God’s lack of power. When God saw their repentant heart, but also saw they were in the pit of their suffering, He looked for someone to step up and lead His people to Him and out of their pit. No one though arose, so God rose instead for His people. He put on His armor, defeated the enemy of His people, and brought salvation for His people. Now in Ephesians, we who are followers of Jesus are called to “Take up the whole armor of God” and put it on ourselves. To wear the very armor God used here in Isaiah to defeat the enemy and bring salvation to His people. As we then wear our God’s armor, we know it’s not our hand that brings salvation and we know our hand alone can’t defeat the enemy. Yet, with the all-powerful God fighting for us, and His armor protecting us, the only result possible for this battle is victory. Therefore, put on the whole armor of God. It’s been battle tested and it won. The battles and enemy in front of you stand no chance when we wear our God’s armor and have our God’s mighty hand with us. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2726
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