Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"We need to be saved"
Text: Isaiah 64:5
THE GOD ISRAEL NEEDS TO KNOW
Isaiah had grown much spiritually. His knowledge of the LORD had grown immensely. He knew that Israel needed to learn about God afresh. In fact, Israel needs to be saved and redeemed from its sinful ways!
“For since the beginning of the world
Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear,
Nor has the eye seen any God besides You,
Who acts for the one who waits for Him.
You meet him who rejoices and does righteousness,
Who remembers You in Your ways.
You are indeed angry, for we have sinned—
In these ways we continue;
And we need to be saved.”
Isaiah 64:4-5
1. Ignorance of God.
a) This was a prevailing problem.
b) There has never been any other God from the beginning of time.
c) No one can speak of having actually seen God.
d) No ear or reasoning can fathom God for who He is.
e) God has to reveal Himself or Mankind can never truly know Him.
2. Essential knowledge of God.
a) He acts for the one who waits for Him.
b) He is a God who relates to His worshippers.
c) He deeply cares for those who are truly His.
3. God meets the person:
a) Who rejoices in Him.
b) Who does righteousness.
c) Who remembers God and His holy ways.
4. The anger of God.
a) It is kindled against those who sin.
b) Sadly, Israel had continued to choose the path of sin.
5. Salvation from God.
a) Israel needs to be saved.
b) The nation needs to be redeemed!