knowing our true heritage
Isaiah 54:1-17
(The future glory of Zion)
This short passage speaks of the Lord's promise, which comes from His deep compassion, everlasting kindness and unfailing love.
We need to know what is our heritage, which is one thats in the Lord.
I like how the passage develops(and relates to me).. beginning it talks about the hurts, shame, disappointments that we face in the many trials. But God never fails to deliver because of His character--- compassionate, kind and loving.
Our Heritage in the Lord
1) Know the mercies of the Lord
v7-8:"For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you", says the Lord your Redeemer.
v10-12"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,"says the Lord who has compassion on you.
.... and be thankful.
2) Know the authority of the Lord
v16-17:"See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the colas into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you."
..... and be secured.
Application:
I will not be affected by the words of others. I will stand strong in the promises of God. And no matter how the circumstances challenge my faith in God, I will not give up. Because God has proven to be greater than anything in the world. Joce press on!!!
Once again, remember its the Year of Victory. Claim it!
(The future glory of Zion)
This short passage speaks of the Lord's promise, which comes from His deep compassion, everlasting kindness and unfailing love.
We need to know what is our heritage, which is one thats in the Lord.
I like how the passage develops(and relates to me).. beginning it talks about the hurts, shame, disappointments that we face in the many trials. But God never fails to deliver because of His character--- compassionate, kind and loving.
Our Heritage in the Lord
1) Know the mercies of the Lord
v7-8:"For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you", says the Lord your Redeemer.
v10-12"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,"says the Lord who has compassion on you.
.... and be thankful.
2) Know the authority of the Lord
v16-17:"See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the colas into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you."
..... and be secured.
Application:
I will not be affected by the words of others. I will stand strong in the promises of God. And no matter how the circumstances challenge my faith in God, I will not give up. Because God has proven to be greater than anything in the world. Joce press on!!!
Once again, remember its the Year of Victory. Claim it!