Monday 29 Nov 2021

November 29: Isaiah 2:1-5

Key Verse: Isaiah 2:4
He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any more.

Devotion:
These verses tell of the promise coming true – the day when the people of Jerusalem are going to be living out the result of the promises they got from God; the day they see their promises for themselves. I don’t know if you have ever been able to experience a promise coming true in such a way as to give you more joy that you have had in a long time!

This time being talked about is a time when Jerusalem will prosper in many ways, not just a time when they will experience freedom, but a time when other nations are going to come to them for many reasons. When things go wrong in your life, where do you turn to? Is there a person, group or place where you can go and be guaranteed of getting the help you need? Most of us will not have that place where it is guaranteed, but most will have a place where we can be sure we will get some form of help!

The prophet is talking about a time when the Lord will be the one in charge, helping those who need help, guiding those who need guidance and supporting those who need support. This is going to be the time when people will realise God’s promises are true – but it will also be a time when many will come forward for help because they will realise the world has not given them what they need.

If we continue our walk close to God, then we will get the help, guidance and support we need to move forward. If we take heed of that help and guidance, the support we get will be so much more meaningful! We will be rejoicing in the Lord – or as the prophet writes, we will be walking in the light of the Lord!

Points to Ponder:
Where does you help and support come from?

Will you try to focus on what God is trying to do in your life?