God invited the people to come to Him and live. The Lord promised the people eternal love and loyalty. They would tell other nations and they too would come to know God. Return to God, He will be merciful and forgive your sins. We can't know God's thoughts because they aren't like ours. The word of God does everything He sends it to do. When the people are set free, they will return home in peace.
God told Isaiah that His house would be known as a house of worship for all nations. God was angry at the leaders of Israel because of their laziness and greed. They abused those who trusted them. All they cared about was partying.
God's faithful people suffer and die, but in death, they find peace for obeying God. God condemned the people for their idol worship. They perverted their ideas so they were obsessed with evil acts and gruesome rituals and called themselves holy. God told them that if they came to Him for protection, the land would always belong to them. The Lord is here to help those who depend on Him. God told them He didn't want to abandon them. Their greed made Him furious and He punished them. God told the people he would heal them and lead them and give them comfort.
God gave Isaiah a message for the people that they worship Him with their mouths but not with their actions. Did they really think God wanted them to go without eating or sit around all day in mourning to prove how humble they are? What really matters is to set the innocent prisoners free, stop abusing people, share your food, your home and clothes with those that need them. Don't turn away your relatives. When you ask for the Lord's help he will say, "Here I am!" The Lord will guide you and give you good things to eat. You will be healthy. But first you must start respecting the Sabbath as a joyful day of worship. Then you will truly enjoy knowing the Lord.
You can't run after a sinful life and think about doing evil to people and then expect God to answer your prayers. Your sins are the roadblock between you and God. The people confessed their sins once they realized that they weren't helping them get the kind of life they wanted most. The Lord was very displeased when he noticed that justice had disappeared. When no one would do anything about it He was more disgusted. The Lord was furious and did to the enemies of His people just what they had done to them. God promised to give the people His Spirit and His message forever.
God told the people of Jerusalem to rise and shine while the rest of the world was in darkness, they would see the light. Crowds were coming to Jerusalem. Their families and friends were on their way and the wealth of the world as well. The Lord did this to honor the people so they would honor Him.
Tomorrow read Isaiah 60:10-65:25
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