Bible Chapter: Isaiah 55 & 56

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.
    God’s love and mercy are so overwhelming that He even invites people who have rejected Him to come back and be restored in salvation. He invites all who are thirsty and hungry for truth to come to Him. We are encouraged to seek the Lord while He may be found. God’s word is very powerful and will accomplish the purpose for which it was sent. In spite of all the efforts that have gone forth, His word cannot be voided out. Both the blessings and the judgments that God has promised will happen. Blessed are those who maintain justice and do what is righteous. God’s salvation will come.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Isaiah 55:8 says that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts. God’s ways are higher than the ways of people. This is important to remember because if we only focus on life from a human perspective we will be stuck in an unproductive life. The closer we can get to God’s way of thinking better life will be. We need to follow the advice of another verse in this chapter that tells us to seek the Lord while He may be found. Applying these two truths in my life will make all the difference in the world.
    I also see the admonition to seek justice, for salvation is close. This will come as a natural result of a genuine relationship with Jesus as Savior. God wants His followers to be a positive influence on the world around them.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people see and grasp the love and mercy of God. Many people who have broken God’s commands and rejected His call in their lives now believe that there is no hope. That is simply not true. The amazing grace of God welcomes all who come to Him in repentance.