Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"To revive the spirit of the humble"
Text: Isaiah 57:15
GETTING RID OF THE STUMBLING BLOCK
The major stumbling block of Israel was idolatry. The idols need to be cleared away before God will respond!
“And one shall say,
‘Heap it up! Heap it up!
Prepare the way,
Take the stumbling block out of the way of My people.’
For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
‘I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.'”
Isaiah 57:14-15
1. Recognition of what needs to be done.
a) That idols need to be gathered in a heap and thrown away.
b) This was the way to prepare for the LORD to return to Israel.
c) Idols had been the stumbling block of Israel.
d) The problem must be dealt with thoroughly.
2. A word from God.
a) The LORD is the High and Lofty One.
b) He inhabits eternity. Meaning: He is the Eternal One.
c) His name is holy. Meaning: Holiness is an attribute of God.
These are basic facts that Israel must recall! The LORD cannot be represented by idols.
3. God’s dwelling Place.
a) He dwells in heaven.
(The high and holy place)
b) He also dwells with the person who has a contrite and humble spirit.
4. God will bring revival.
a) He will revive the spirit of the humble.
b) He will revive the heart of the contrite person.