Posted on Jan 11, 2016 in Devotions, Isaiah |
Scripture Reading : Isaiah 54
Theme : Eternal Heritage
God predicts He will divorce Israel in 50:1 because of her sins, but full restoration will occur with Israel in the end times. This prediction agrees with Hosea 2-3. Israel will be desolated in the end times, as it was desolated during the Babylonian exile. But her barrenness and widowhood will end in the end times because God is faithful to His promises to restore Israel. His promise is even more lasting than solid mountains and hills, which will be moved in the end times, but God’s faithfulness will never be moved. He will set Jerusalem firmly with great stones and no enemies will ever destroy Jerusalem again for all eternity. The children of Israel will all be taught by the Lord and worship Him. Such wonderful inheritance will be the heritage of believers, both Christians and Jews.
Praying the Scripture
God’s faithfulness is amazing and beautiful. It is demonstrated to Israel and to the church (Eph. 5:25-26). He is faithful to His people despite their flaws and despite paying a price to be faithful. God calls us to demonstrate the same faithfulness in our marriages and other relationships. Ian and Larissa were dating with the goal of being married. While dating, Ian was involved in a car accident that left him handicapped and barely able to talk. Because of Larissa’s love and faithfulness, she married Ian even though he was physically and mentally flawed. There is a big price to pay for being faithful but Larissa was in awe of her Lord’s character and followed Him. This true story is beautiful picture of God’s faithfulness to believers. Pray that you are inspired by God’s faithfulness and follow in His footsteps.
经文：以赛亚书54
主题：永恒基业
神在50:1预言祂将因以色列的罪休了她，但必要在末日使以色列全面复兴。这个预言与何西阿书2-3是一致的。以色列将在末日成为荒场，如同被巴比伦流放时荒凉一样。然而，她的不孕和守寡之日将在末日结束，因为神是信实的，必履行要使以色列复兴的承诺。祂的应许比坚固的大山小山更持久，因为诸山在末日会挪移，但神的信实永不动摇。祂要以宝石立定耶路撒冷，叫仇敌永远都无法再消灭她。主将亲自教导以色列的儿女，而他们将崇拜主。这等美好的基业将是所有信徒的基业，而这包括基督徒和犹太人。
用经文祷告
神的信实非常美丽与奇妙。祂的信实也向以色列与教会彰显了（弗5:25-26）。虽然神的子民不完美，祂仍忠实对待他们，还为此付上代价。神召我们要在我们的婚姻及其他关系中展现这等信实。Ian弟兄和Larissa姐妹交往时是为日后的婚姻铺路。那段期间，Ian发生了一场交通意外，叫他终身残疾，难以说话。凭着Larissa的爱与忠心，即便Ian有身体及智力上的残缺，她仍嫁给Ian。Larissa因忠心附上了很大的代价，但她敬畏神的性情，所以跟从祂。这个真实的故事就是神对众信徒之信实的美丽写照。祷告你会因神的信实有所启发，并跟从祂的脚踪行。
