Daily Devotions
Isaiah
THE WORD OF THE LORD GIVEN
The Word of the LORD was graciously given to captive Israel. However, His word had not taken root in the hearts of many. Hence, the fears of life prevailed!
“The captive exile hastens, that he may be loosed,
That he should not die in the pit,
And that his bread should not fail.
But I am the LORD your God,
Who divided the sea whose waves roared—
The LORD of hosts is His name.
And I have put My words in your mouth;
I have covered you with the shadow of My hand,
That I may plant the heavens,
Lay the foundations of the earth,
And say to Zion, ‘You are My people.'”
Isaiah 51:14-16
1. The life of the Captives.
a) They are in haste to be loosed from captivity.
b) They are afraid that they may die in the pit where they are imprisoned.
c) They are afraid that they may starve to death.
2. A strong Reminder.
a) The LORD is their God.
b) He divided the Red Sea whose waves roared.
c) The mighty name of “The LORD of hosts” is to be remembered.
3. The word of the LORD.
a) God had given them His word.
b) It should be in their mouth and not fear.
c) What should be remembered with strong faith and assurance.
i) That God has covered them with the shadow of His hand.
ii) That He is the Creator who made the heavens and the earth.
iii) That He has said to Zion, “You are My people”.