Bible Chapter: Isaiah 39 & 40
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.The king of Babylon sent representatives to Jerusalem to visit with King Hezekiah. Hezekiah’s pride rose up and he showed these representatives all the riches of the nation. He showed them everything he owned. This brought a warning from Isaiah to the King that one day all these riches and the people would be taken captive to Babylon. Many years later the Babylonians did conquer Jerusalem and carry off the people and the treasures to their own country. When Hezekiah’s son, Manasseh, became the King, the nation rebelled against God and returned to idol worship.
The 40th chapter of Isaiah enters into a new section of his writing. Much of the remaining chapters focus on the future and the Messiah. Many of them relate to the coming of Christ. God’s salvation would come and there would be deliverance from the hard times. After the exile the people would return to their homeland.
2. What can I apply in my life from the reading?
One of the verses talks about the glory of the Lord being revealed. That is an amazing concept to think about. It says that the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all flesh will see it together. We can see the glory and power of God in and through the life of Jesus. Someday Jesus will return and even more of God’s glory will be seen by the whole world. God will reveal himself as the all-powerful authority and mighty ruler. There are many things I can seek after in life. The absolute best is to seek after the glory and presence of God.
3. How can I help someone?
It is very common for people to want to associate with those that appear to be popular. Often the popular people have compromised what is right and prefers the accolades of others over submission to God. I want to help people see that it is most important in their lives to make every effort to connect with God and not people that are serving sin. Fame is fleeting.
