I used to listen to the nightly news daily. I finally realized, however, how bad the news was and I stopped consuming it on a daily basis. I now read what I want on line and stick my head in the sand in regard to the rest. I guess I figure if I can't hear it than I won't be affected by it. That might be a poor strategy but it is my strategy. In God's Word I have decided not to employ that approach, however. In God's Word I read all of it. That is why it was so nice to come by Isaiah 51-55 today. For the past 50 chapters or so we have been reading about the wrath of God and the most certain, pending judgment on the nation of Israel for their sins and the surrounding nations for the fact they are evil people and reject the true God. But, here in these chapters is finally Good News. God's lovingkindess breaks through and stems and satisfies His very own judgment. God provides a way for salvation for His people. We can read all the bad but the bad is there for contrast to the lovingkindnesses of God (Romans 9). God's Love will be provided and never be taken away from them Isaiah says (54:10). God will provide an everlasting righteousness to them, verse ten goes on to say. The section starts off addressing those who are looking for righteousness (51:1). God simply tells them He will provide it and He will provide it completely and forever. Rejoice in the good news. God saves His people from their sins but more importantly, from His wrath by providing His Son!!!
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