Isaiah 4
GOD’S GLORIOUS PRESENCE

In chapter 3 of Isaiah, people defied the glorious presence of the LORD (Isaiah 3 v 8). But after a series of judgements on these people, humility is restored and God’s will is done on the earth. We read, “In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honour of the survivors of Israel.” (Isaiah 4 v 2 ESV).

People might think they have the last word when they redefine the beautiful gift of sexuality God has given us; or paint God out of the picture by denying the Creator and hanging their belief on the flimsy theory of a big bang and evolution; or decide that unborn lives are not really lives at all, but they won’t actually have the last word at all. In the end there will only be one winner – and it will not be the sad and confused people who deny God and his principles. As tempting as it is to join in, let’s stay true to God, because in the end it is his presence that will be glorious – not our pride or understanding.

May our lives be lived for God’s glory this week

With love in our Lord
Robert