Eager To Show You Love

So the Lord must wait for you to come to Him

so He can show you His love and compassion.

For the Lord is a faithful God.

Blessed are those who wait for His help.

[Isaiah 30:18, NLT]

 

The children of Judah had been rebellious [Isaiah 30:1-17]. When they needed guidance and instruction, they did not consult God. Sorrow and calamity awaited them. God knew that only when they turn back to Him and ask Him for help will they walk back on the right track. He awaited their return to Him. He wanted to show them His love and compassion.

Your Loving Father is eager to show you His love and compassion. He is eager to bless you.  He desires your dependency on Him. He wants to give you wise counsel and direction. And because He is a faithful God, He will never take back His promises concerning you. Are you hesitating to go to Him? Are you waiting for His help or taking matters into your own hands?

Your Loving Father is waiting for you to come to Him today. He wants you to rest in Him and take His instruction. Remain blessed as you wait for His help.

Suggestions for Prayer: Ask God to help you identify any hinderances in your life that is preventing/will prevent you from going to Him unrestrained. Pray that He opens the eyes of your understanding to see His love and compassion in your life. Ask Him to give you direction for today.

I Will Be With You

But now, thus says the Lord, He Who created you, and He Who formed you, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you."

[Isaiah 43:1-2 AMP]

These words were spoken to the Israelites. Many among them were stubborn and it seemed there was no hope for them to walk right with God. Yet God continued to love and care for His people.

God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. These words spoken are indeed a promise. He created and formed you - He will not forsake the work of his own hands. You are His and He calls you by your name - He has a special interest in you and seeks intimacy with you. He has redeemed you with the blood of Jesus Christ and set you apart for Himself.

He did not say there will be no times of difficulty, trials or times of distress. If they do come, He promises to be with you. His presence with you will ensure such situations do not overpower you, harm you or destroy you.

This is His promise to you, fear not.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for your continued love and care for me. You have ransomed me by paying the price of Your son's blood. You have set me apart. I long to draw closer to you and today is a step to greater intimacy with you. May I continue to experience Your presence daily for I know You are with me always. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.

Let Us Settle This

"Come now, let’s settle this," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool."

[Isaiah 1:18, NLT]

Scarlet and crimson were the firmest of dyes, and were not easily washed out. For sins to be like scarlet means they are glaring and habitual.

Do you worry that you have sinned and it's consequences are so glaring? Do you feel your sin is so much that it cannot be forgiven? Do you struggle with backsliding that you have even resolved to remain in it? Your loving Father says to you, "Come now, let's settle this." Once it is settled, it is forever settled. He has the ability to make scarlet and crimson white as snow and wool. Your works are not enough to cleanse you and change you, except you go to Him.

He has made provision to cleanse you and make you pure once again. Jesus Christ was the sacrifice used for the remission of your sin. Your repentance, acceptance of what Jesus Christ did, and surrendering to Him is the part you have to play.

Suggested Prayer: Thank God for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for your sins. Remind yourself of the love of God towards you. If you have not given your life to Christ and you want to, this is a perfect time to invite Jesus Christ into your life to be your Lord and saviour. If you find yourself backsliding or in habitual sin, seize this is a perfect time to confess and rededicate your life to Christ.