Two-minute read.
The Lord has sworn by His right hand and by His strong arm, “I will never again give your grain as food for your enemies; Nor will foreigners drink your new wine for which you have labored.” But those who garner it will eat it and praise the Lord; And those who gather it will drink it in the courts of My sanctuary.
Isaiah 62:8-9
Reassuring Zion’s prayer watchmen, the Lord gives a solemn oath that they won’t endure their previous sufferings. Under constant attack from the enemy, God promises salvation. With grace, God makes Zion righteous, and He does the same for us. We can’t save ourselves from our sins; only the Lord can make us new.
Not too long ago, a friend called me a good person. Immediately, I thought, “That’s not true.” I’m a sinner from the pit of hell. Nothing I can do will change my human nature; only God can save me from my sins. Everyone faces the same temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness: lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life (Matthew 4:1-11). Unfortunately, where Christ succeeded, humans typically fail. And so, Jesus died on the cross for our sins, giving us access to eternal life with Him.
Our just rewards come through God’s grace. We can’t earn the Lord’s mercy; we can only accept it humbly and understand our needs. With His strong arm, God protects us from the enemy and ushers us into new life with Him. As we enjoy the benefits of becoming a child of the Creator, we can’t help but praise Him. We will drink in His courts when we accept the divine gift Jesus offers.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your saving grace, which makes us righteous. Please help us stay on the straight and narrow as we strive to follow You. Give us eyes to see and ears to hear the steps You want us to take.
IJNIP. Amen
