Isaiah 57
Today's Passage: Isaiah 57
“Isaiah guides the people of God of all ages into the reviving power of the truths and promises of chs. 1–55, so that they may prepare for the salvation that will renew all things forever.” Ray Ortlund
In Isaiah 57, Isaiah is trying to accomplish two things: warning the people of God to forsake idolatry and sin, and cling to the future promises they have in the coming Messiah.
In contrast to the righteous who are passing away (v. 1-2), the people of God are pursuing a life of unrighteousness (v. 3-13).
But God in his mercy allows those who are lowly and contrite in heart to experience forgiveness and restoration (v. 14-15).
Ortlund says, “God knows how much discipline the human heart can take (cf. 1 Pet. 5:10). He heals those who mourn the low condition of his people (cf. Isa. 66:10). He even creates their spirit of repentance.” (v. 16-19)
Do you have a heart that is lowly and contrite? This has connotations of Psalm 51, where David writes:
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
Today, pray that God would help you consistently have a broken and contrite heart in regards to your sin, and a heart of peace that comes from humbling yourself in repentance before God.
Written By: Graham Withers
“Isaiah guides the people of God of all ages into the reviving power of the truths and promises of chs. 1–55, so that they may prepare for the salvation that will renew all things forever.” Ray Ortlund
In Isaiah 57, Isaiah is trying to accomplish two things: warning the people of God to forsake idolatry and sin, and cling to the future promises they have in the coming Messiah.
In contrast to the righteous who are passing away (v. 1-2), the people of God are pursuing a life of unrighteousness (v. 3-13).
But God in his mercy allows those who are lowly and contrite in heart to experience forgiveness and restoration (v. 14-15).
Ortlund says, “God knows how much discipline the human heart can take (cf. 1 Pet. 5:10). He heals those who mourn the low condition of his people (cf. Isa. 66:10). He even creates their spirit of repentance.” (v. 16-19)
Do you have a heart that is lowly and contrite? This has connotations of Psalm 51, where David writes:
16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
Today, pray that God would help you consistently have a broken and contrite heart in regards to your sin, and a heart of peace that comes from humbling yourself in repentance before God.
Written By: Graham Withers
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