Isaiah 55:1-3

1 “Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.

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Isaiah 1:18-20 - “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken…

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Isaiah 41:13 - “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

This verse is part of a chapter of promises for God’s people, along with challenges for us to serve Him alone.  In addition to the promises of what God will do on your behalf, this verse has a lesson about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. continue

Isaiah 41:13 - “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

This short verse contains wonderful promises and blessings for us, like most of the verses this chapter.  Isaiah 41 is a chapter where the Lord rebukes the enemies of His people, where the Lord challenges the idolaters for making useless images for worship, and where He promises a new period of divine protection and blessing.  The Lord actually promises three types of action on behalf of His servants:

• He will take hold of your right hand…
• He speaks to you, saying, “Do not fear”…
• He will help you…

Three is a biblical number representing the operation of the TRINITY.

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“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.” (Isaiah 54:10)

Every day we see sensational events reported in the news – sometimes horrifying disasters and calamities, other times important scientific breakthroughs or personal triumphs.  We cannot ignore these events, but at the same time our relationship with the Lord should remain constant regardless of what happens around us.  The events of this life, and the situations we encounter in this world, are merely temporary.  Our eternal inheritance is the only thing that lasts forever.  We strive to keep this eternal perspective – the most important thing is the constancy of the Lord’s love for us, and His eternal plan for us, even if we live in an age of turmoil and change.   continue

Isaiah 1:18-20 - “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord.  “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.  If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.”  For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

This passage, from the opening chapter of Isaiah, originally addressed the Israelites during a period of disobedience and backsliding from the Lord (around 700 years before Christ).  For us today, it provides a vivid picture of the nature of our sin and our need for the Lord’s salvation.   continue

Isaiah 58:8-9 – “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.  Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: ‘Here am I.’ ”

The Bible gives many different names and titles for the Lord Jesus: the Word, the Son of Man, the Desired of the Nations, etc.  Some of these are vivid comparisons to everyday objects, showing one of the aspects through which He reveals Himself: the Bread of Life (John 6:35; John 6:48), the Light of the World (John 8:12, John 9:5), the Gate (John 10:7; John 10:9), and the Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16).

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