Isaiah 44:22- "I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you." Okay, so the Jewish people were denying God and Isaiah was warning them of consequences to come. Even-still there is an underlying idea of redemption in each chapter of Isaiah for those who turned away from God and worshipped other things... Best of all, in the closing chapter there is the prophecy of a Messiah sent by God, providing the Jewish people with redemption and salvation, despite their wandering ways. It is true for us also, as the Messiah will provide the gift of salvation for all. As stated in Isaiah 52:10- "The LORD will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God."
Reflection: This is great news since we as people tend to get caught up in our own ways or on our own terms with things, life and God. Many a Scripture shows us just how far God's people tend to go and then turn to Him usually when things have gone bad or hit rock bottom. He shows His dismay with this disobedience but also draws near as He is called upon. In those desperate times when we finally acknowledge Him and call out for help, He is there as a loving father, picking up the pieces and redeeming us yet again. Let's not hit rock bottom before turning to God. He loves us all and doesn't want any to perish, but have eternal life. That is why He has given us each an opportunity for salvation, a chance at a glorious redemption-by simply believing in Him and surrendering to Him. If we want to be restored to fellowship with God and redeemed then we must choose to repent, acknowledging our errors and confessing them to God, believing in His salvation. Do you believe?
Prayer: Awesome God, my redeemer, salvation and hope... please help me to obey you and not turn from you but run to you in life; no matter what I am facing. Help me to hear your voice and focus on you so that I will not grow weary and stray, but grow stronger in intimacy with you and love you even more. Thank you for redeeming me and allowing me sweet fellowship with you.
Side note: Are you looking for some baby shower gifts, or cute baby clothes, diaper bags, personalized baby gifts and other fun things for a new baby, baby shower or baby's first birthday? It seems as if many friends are ready to have their baby showers or baby's first birthday soon, so I have been having fun with new baby gifts too. I especially love making my new handmade cuddler blankets.
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