Bible Chapter: Isaiah 65 & 66

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.
    When God’s timing comes for the end of this age of the world, after people have been both judged for sin and rewarded for faithfulness, God promises a new heaven and a new earth. There will be a 1000 year reign of God’s peace where life as we know now will be totally different. People will live long lives and things that cause fear now will be gone. We see that God delights in those who are humble and reliant on God for His provision. There will be a time all of the prophecies about the future will be fulfilled, evil will be banished and God’s rule will make the existence of all those who serve Him amazing. God will create a new heaven and earth. Those who have rebelled against God and rejected His ways will receive their eternal punishment.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Temptation is a very real issue that everyone must deal with. It is obvious that the deception of evil has fooled millions and millions of people with the thought that they can live anyway they feel like and it doesn’t matter. My observations in life is that it does matter when a person submits to God and follows His way. So many people are suffering and miserable because of sin. I must always keep that principle in mind, being reminded that no temptation is worth it in the long run.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Look to the Lord Jesus for the hope and peace that you so desperately long for. Don’t listen to the whole of the popular culture when people say that there are no rules and no consequences. The only true lasting and hope is found in Jesus.