Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"Come to the waters"
Text: Isaiah 55:1
A MOST GRACIOUS INVITATION
How gracious and merciful of the LORD to give such a wonderful invitation to all and sundry. The words employed language that the people would understand easily.
“Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good.”
Isaiah 55:1-2
1. Hunger and Thirst
a) These are basic things of life.
b) All would experience hunger and thirst in life.
2. Money
a) Many work hard to earn wages.
b) Money is spent on paying for basic necessities of life.
c) Some still lack money to purchase things.
3. The pursuit of things that do not fully satisfy.
a) Many work very hard to earn some money.
b) There was neglect of things that matter even more.
c) Things spiritual and eternal were not pursued much.
d) Yet, these were the things that counted most of all!
4. The Invitation given.
a) Bread and water were offered freely.
b) Spiritual food and water were in focus here.
c) The LORD offered:
i) Bread
ii) Milk
iii) Wine
d) The Invitation was given with a challenge.
i) To consider that which fully satisfies.
ii) To obtain from the LORD what He has promised.
iii) He does not require money from anyone who comes.
iv) He gives spiritual provision of the best kind and that freely to everyone who would come to Him.