Insight and Encouragement

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

QUOTES FOR NOV 6, 2024

Nov 6 – The Servant of the Lord - Isaiah 49:1-6

Isaiah begins a section of his book talking about the Suffering Servant. The Lord calls the people of all lands to hear. Before this person was born the Lord call them and before he was even in his mothers womb the Lord had called His name. The Lord has our lives planned out even before we are even conceived.

The Lord has made His mouth a sharpened sword. He has been set aside like a sharpened arrow hidden in a quiver. Israel was created to display the splendor of God. Unfortunately, because of their

Stubbornness the Lord has labored in vain. Yet it is not the end of the story. They will be a showcase

Nation and be a reward for the Lord.

The nation of Israel will be gathered back to Himself. The servant of the Lord will be honored and will be the Lord’s strength. The Lord is also going to restore them to become a light for the gentiles and His

Salvation may reach the ends of the earth. This is a prophecy about the universal Messiah.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Nov 5 – Simple and Clear - Isaiah 48:17-22

The Lord is the redeemer, Holy One of Israel, and the Lord. He is their sovereign, Lord, and God. He is

The one who teaches them what is best and the way they should go. When one listens and obeys the

Lord peace and well being will flow like a river. If only they have listened the legacy would have been

Great and passed on for many generations. They names would be remember and not destroyed.

Isaiah tells them to leave Babylon. Leave that city with joy and gladness. Proclaim it to all nations.

Let all the nations know that the Lord has redeemed Israel. Like in the past He will lead them through

The deserts and made water flow from a rock like He did in the times of Moses. This chapter ends with

A somber warning. There is no peace says the Lord for the wicked. Simple, clear, and precise.

Monday, November 4, 2024

QUOTES FOR NOV 4, 2024

Nov 4 – No More Secrets - Isaiah 48:12-16

The Lord calls Israel to listen. He is the first and the last. With his hand He laid the foundations of the

Earth and with His right hand He spread out the heavens. He called them into being. He reminds them that idols cannot speak or foretell things. The Lord is about to judge Babylon and He has chosen the

Medo-Persian to do this. That which was spoken in secret is about to become public.

The Medo-Persians will succeed because the Lord is with them. The Lord has made this known by His Spirit. Isaiah has been sent by the Lord to speak this message to both Judah and the Babylonians. There

Is no secret any longer it is public. When God says something is going to happen it would violate His own