January 30, 2022
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Reading along with us in Isaiah? Here’s today’s reading:
Isaiah 4 (NIV)
1 In that day seven women
will take hold of one man
and say, “We will eat our own food
and provide our own clothes;
only let us be called by your name.
Take away our disgrace!”
The Branch of the Lord
2 In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. 3 Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem..........Continue Reading
God takes his protection away from the people
and yet no matter how far we fall there is always hope! The “Branch of the Lord” the life giving, life transforming power of God that flows from the vine to it’s branches when we abide in Him!
Isaiah 4
Amidst all the confusion and devastation that will come from God’s judgement on the people, there is also a promise of of His presence and protection. The Branch of the Lord will provide this as well as cleansing on the people. Jesus will be this provision for the Jews as history unfolds and the end comes. Thank God there is always hope that He sets before His people even as He warns them of the discipline their disobedience deserves.
After the judgment of chapter 3, there will be few men left.
The Branch of the Lord will wash away the filth and blood and those who are left will be called “holy”. The Lord will be a tangible presence.
God washes away the evil things and he creates shelter, shade and a refuge for his people.
Isahiah 4