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Friday, September 27, 2024
Sept 27 – No One Does Good -
Sept 27 – No One Does Good -
Isaiah continues with his diatribe. No one pleads for justice or acts with integrity. They conceive trouble, speak lies give empty arguments and give birth to evil. They are like evil spiders and poisonous snakes. They clothed themselves with cobwebs of deceit. Their deeds and acts are evil and violent. They rush into sin and are swift to shed innocent blood. They go after evil schemes and violence mark their ways.
The way of peace and righteousness they do not know. There is no justice in their path or the way they deal with others. They follow crooked roads and paths. Anyone who walks with them soon become like them. Paul would use this passage to describe his generation in the book of Romans.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Sept 26 – Sin’s Consequences - Isaiah 59:1-3
Sept 26 – Sin’s Consequences - Isaiah 59:1-3
Isaiah reveals something about the Lord and His view of the present generation. Isaiah of course lived through the reign of five kings. He saw the reign of 3 godly kings and two ungodly kings. He was finally killed by Manasseh the son of Hezekiah. He says surely the Lord hand is not so short that he cannot save or his ears so dull or deaf that He cannot hear.
The problem is that the iniquities of the people have separated them from God. Sin is doing wrong and evil. It is an active force in mankind. It is part of our DNA. It causes us to hide our face from Him. It causes Him not to hear when we call to Him. The hands of the sin are stained with blood and fingers are covered in guilt. This is the action of sin. The attitude of sin is expressed in how we talk. Lies and wickedness are spoken.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sept 25 – The Proper Attitude - Isaiah 58:13-19
The nation of Judah had forgotten the importance of the Sabbath, so Isaiah reminds them. Don’t break the sabbath by what you do. The Sabbath is a delight and the Lord’s Day is honorable. It is not for us to do as we please. It is honored by not doing as one pleases or speaking idle words. It is a time of rest, reflection, and worship. It is a time for worship, the word, and prayer. It is a time for corporate fellowship and coming together to hear God’s word.
When you have the right attitude and lifestyle on the Lord’s Day then you will find your joy in the Lord which is His strength. You will triumph on the heights. You will feast and enjoy your inheritance. The Lord ha spoken and to not fulfill this promise would go against his character, nature, and essence.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Sept 24 – Restorers - Isaiah 58:11-12
Sept 24 – Restorers - Isaiah 58:11-12
The Lord promises to guide the righteous always. He will satisfy our needs in the time of a sun scorched land. He will strengthen our frame. Our bones and sinew will be strong and able to with stand and problems. Our lives will be like a well watered garden whose waters never fails. This talks about abundance. Jesus said, “Out of your innermost being rivers of water will flow.” Jesus told the Samaritan woman that the water He gives one will never thirst again.
The legacy of the righteous is that their descendants will rebuild ancient ruins. They will raise up age old foundations. We shall be called the rebuilders of broken walls. Like Nehemiah. Called the restorer of streets with dwellings. What a wonderful promise.
Monday, September 23, 2024
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Sept 23 – Noonday From Night - Isaiah 58:6-10
Sept 23 – Noonday From Night - Isaiah 58:6-10
The type of fasting they are displaying is not what the Lord wants. Fasting is designed to loose chains of injustice. It is designed to break the yoke of oppression. Those who currently fast do not. They do not share their food with the hungry. They do not share shelter for the homeless. They refuse to clothe the naked. They even turn away their own family members. This is the essence and nature of true fasting. Those who fast must be involved in social action. Isaiah the reformer again preaching to audience.
When social action follows fasting and alms then light shines in the darkness. Healing once again appears, and righteousness goes before. The glory of the Lord will be their rearguard. When they call the Lord will answer. When they cry for help and the Lord will come to their aid.
True fasting does away with the yoke of oppression. When one does not engage in malicious talk and slander. Satisfies the needs of the oppressed the Lord will make their light shine in the darkness and their night will become noonday. Amazing promises to true fasting.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
Sept 20 – Those Near and Far - Isaiah 57:14-19
Sept 20 – Those Near and Far - Isaiah 57:14-19
To the contrite the Lord will level the ground and remove obstacles. The Lord is high, lofty, who lives
forever and is holy will be with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit. The will revive the heart and
spirit of the contrite. He will not accuse or be angry with them. They will not faint and will know they
are His people whom He created.
The Lord hates greed, selfish ambition, and covetousness. He punishes those who do it and hides his
Face from them. The promises is that when a person repents He will heal, guide, and comfort them. He
Will create praise on their lips, peace to those far and near and heal them.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Sept 19 - Isaiah 57:11-14
The prophet continues his query. The wicked walk-in dread and fear because they have not sought the Lord. It is not that the Lord has been silent the problem is that they do not fear the Lord. The Lord will expose their unrighteousness and works. When they cry out, He will not hear them. The Lord tells idol worshipper to let their idols save you. Idol worshippers will be carried away and exiled. Whoever those trusts in the Lord will find refuge, inheritance, and legacy. They will once again be brought back and given their inheritance. Wonderful blessings, benefits, and promises are given to the child of God.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Sept 18 – Endless Trap - Isaiah 57:7-10
Sept 18 – Endless Trap - Isaiah 57:7-10
Isaiah then continues to talk to the wicked. Many at those times had a form of godliness but denied the power thereof. You made their bed on a high a lofty hill. Even today high places are where offerings to demons are made. They made their sacrifices there. However, in private they had pagan symbols and forsook the Lord. They committed adultery with these idols. They gave offerings of olive oil and perfume to Molek.
They sent ambassadors to other lands to learn of their pagan ways. They added to the pantheon of gods and idols they served. They even went to the length of seeking mediums to contact the dead. Isaiah of course knew the dead had no contact with the living. They had become weary with the ways of their lives but refused to give up on those ways. Instead of seeking the lord and His strength they were trying to make it on their own strength and failed. Such is the folly of idol worship. Instead of freedom idol worship is an endless trap.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Sept 17 – Address to the Wicked - Isaiah 57:3-6
Sept 17 – Address to the Wicked - Isaiah 57:3-6
Isaiah changes his tone and addresses the wicked. He calls them children of witchcraft. Offspring of immoral people. They are mockers, and sneer, stick out their tongues, brood of rebels and offspring of liars. They are immoral when they worship oaks and trees. They have sacrificed their children in ravines to pagan gods. They have poured out drink offerings and grain offerings in full view of the Lord. So, when he brings His judgment for their rebellion, disobedience, and paganism. He will not relent. Judgment is coming swift and sure. The Lord is not mocked whatever a person sows they will reap.
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