Through the Bible: IsaiahSample

God’s Not Finished

But God’s not finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right—everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones. 

Isaiah 30:18 (MSG)

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.  

2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

All across the Bible, we see the very heart of God that is intrinsically just and good. His love results in forgiveness of the disobedience and supersedes the brokenness He sees, awaiting, again and again, His people to return to Him. Isaiah means “Salvation of Yahweh”. The book of Isaiah resonates with the very core of God’s heart, an urgent call to His people who are consumed by evil desires and rebellion, to turn in repentance to Him, for judgement awaits otherwise. His heart reaches out amidst all sinfulness. God’s not finished. He later prophesied of the Incarnate Christ, to redeem and set sinners free. Recognising our sinfulness, surrendering to Him is the first step in coming to our Heavenly Father; trusting Him with our failures and weaknesses. He is ready to receive us in full embrace, to encounter His liberating love and grace. Only through Christ, we are set free and empowered to live the abundant life of Kingdom purposes. Let our hearts not be hardened but a well-watered ground for His glory. 

Prayer

Father God, thank You for Your covenantal love for us. May we awaken to Your Truth, as sons and daughters to bear Your Kingdom's seal of love and authority to the lost. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.