Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation"
Text: Isaah 32:18
PEACE IN THE LAND
One of the greatest blessings a war-torn country could wish for is “Peace”. The LORD knows the desire of His people. Peace is what they may enjoy as His gift!
“My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation,
In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places,
Though hail comes down on the forest,
And the city is brought low in humiliation.
Blessed are you who sow beside all waters,
Who send out freely the feet of the ox and the donkey.”
Isaiah 32:18-20
1. A gracious promise.
a) That God’s people will have peace.
b) Peace described:
i) Having peaceful habitation.
ii) Secure dwellings.
iii) Quiet resting places.
2. Amidst possible problems.
a) Natural disaster:
i) Hail
ii) Striking forests
b) Humiliation to a city.
i) It is brought low.
ii) It is humbled.
c) These things can happen.
i) Post-war problems.
ii) Climate change factors.
3. The challenge to consider.
a) To continue to sow beside all waters.
b) Meaning:
i) To sow in hope.
ii) To sow despite challenging circumstances.
iii) To sow in trust that God would bless.
c) To send out both oxen and donkey.
d) Meaning:
i) To continue to work hard.
ii) To persevere.
iii) To trust that God would bless all the effort put in.