Isaiah 66
As I wrap up my study of Isaiah, the first of the major prophets, God tells us that He will bring final judgement to all, yet before He does He will be sending a select few to go out among all the nations to bring others to Him. God wants all of us to be part of His Kingdom. This seemingly simple act of accepting Jesus as Your Lord and Savior and living for Him is the "narrow" door or gate.
It is said many will not pass through this "narrow" door or gate.
See also Matthew 7:13 and Luke 13:24.
God does want us to share the gospel - see also the Great Commission - yet it is by design that not all will accept Jesus' call.
We must remember that we are God's ambassadors to bring the Good News of Jesus to others - we are the messengers. However, it is God alone (Ephesians 2:8) who will bring others to faith.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who gives me faith - thank You Jesus! What an amazing gift. I am not worth such love. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
They will proclaim my glory among the nations. And they will bring all your people, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the Lord—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels,” says the Lord. v19-20
As I wrap up my study of Isaiah, the first of the major prophets, God tells us that He will bring final judgement to all, yet before He does He will be sending a select few to go out among all the nations to bring others to Him. God wants all of us to be part of His Kingdom. This seemingly simple act of accepting Jesus as Your Lord and Savior and living for Him is the "narrow" door or gate.
It is said many will not pass through this "narrow" door or gate.
See also Matthew 7:13 and Luke 13:24.
God does want us to share the gospel - see also the Great Commission - yet it is by design that not all will accept Jesus' call.
We must remember that we are God's ambassadors to bring the Good News of Jesus to others - we are the messengers. However, it is God alone (Ephesians 2:8) who will bring others to faith.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who gives me faith - thank You Jesus! What an amazing gift. I am not worth such love. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
