Thursday, September 29: Isaiah 31- Return.

Yes, God is angry that Israel has run to Egypt and not turned to God. Yes, God will punish but God’s intent and desire is not to obliterate his people but to redeem them. God’s desire is that they will return to Him.

Return to him you have so greatly revolted against, O Israelites (6) cries Isaiah on God’s behalf.

God seeks relationship. Even after being ‘dissed’ time and again, God longs for His children to turn and return home to Him. To this day God shines with this character of relentless love. Like the prodigal father (Luke 15), God longs for His wayward son or daughter to head home. The author of Hebrews reminds us, Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness (Heb 12:10). Discipline is never pleasant but its goal is to produce holiness.

Before your time ends with the Lord, take a few moments to see if there are aspects of your life that warrants God’s discipline? Could you make changes before His discipline begins?

Do you feel as if God is already disciplining you? If so, spend some time with Him right now, asking Him what He sees and where you need to grow and be transformed into the likeness of Jesus…

God’s Word today is that He is calling you home, to a deepened relationship with Him.  See you at home.

O, Lord, I cling to Your love for me. Teach me Your ways, that I might honor You in how I live. Jesus, my Jesus, I will follow You till the end. Amen.

 

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