July 28, 2020: SOAP #3890:  Isaiah 53-56; 2Peter 2

Scripture:  Isaiah (NIV) 54:7 “For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. 8 In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.

Observation:  God had done so much for Israel and had such high plans for them!  Yet they turned their back and went their own way.  That was why God had abandoned them.  That was why God was angry and hid His face from them.  BUT He has everlasting kindness and compassion.  HE NEVER STOPPEED LOVING THEM!!!   That is why in the very next chapter we read: 

Scripture:  Isaiah (NIV) 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Application:  Dear reader, know that God brought these verses to you today because He loves you.  He is open to you.  IF you call on Him, you will find that He is near.  IF you confess your sins, He will show you mercy and will freely forgive.  IF you invite Him to be the LORD of your life, He will help you live each day. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, do for those who call out to you the same thing you did for me.  You forgave me; forgive them.  You came into my life; come into their lives.  You showed me how to live and helped me live to please you; do the same for them.  And you filled my heart with peace and joy; do the same for them, I pray in Jesus Name, Amen

Pastor Leon
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