Bible Chapter: Isaiah 35 & 36

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Life can be either great or horrible.  It can be depressing or it can be filled with blessing. Here we see a time where the wilderness is blossoming with life and beauty.  In God we can have hope, joy and salvation.  One of the best parts of serving the Lord is His majestic and glorious presence.  There is nothing available on earth that compares to God’s presence.  God’s power will not be stopped and nothing is too hard for Him.  The Lord will come one day and judge the world for all the evil done by wicked people.  He will also reward all who were faithful to Him
    King Hezekiah was a godly king of Judah who trusted and served the Lord.  Sennacherib, king of Assyria, invaded Judah, attempting to capture the capital city of Jerusalem.  The field commander of King Sennacherib’s army tried to sabotage the people’s assurance in God by threats and lies.  In his sinful pride, he intimated that God was not powerful enough to save them.  But, he was wrong and God delivered them.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    God has called for His people to live a life of holiness.  The path of holiness is clear when people get close to their Lord. God’s Word reveals standards of purity, honesty, integrity and separation from evil.  Tied in with this is a commitment to what is right, God’s unchangeable truth.  Those who seek God will clearly see and understand what God expects.  Living by God’s standards brings His peace.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Deception is rampant in the world today.  It is amazing to see the brashness of the lies that people believe.  People can’t see the hand in front of their face. They can’t see God’s truth.  I want to help them see it and receive the deliverance God promises.