The Journey Home

Scripture:

Isaiah 57:15
The high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, the Holy One, says this:
“I live in that high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite
and humble. I refresh the humble and give new courage to those with
repentant hearts.” (NLT)

Observation:

Our God is a faithful God, my friends, One who does everything that He promises His children (Deuteronomy 7:9). And knowing that the God of all creation is always faithful with His children, who closely watches over them, is indeed refreshing, especially in this dark and troubling world that wants to swallow you up. When we humbly admit that our hearts are wicked by nature and that we need God’s forgiveness and grace to change, our gracious and loving God will not only comfort us, but give us both the courage and strength( Psalm 46:1) to fight the battle for our souls. Having a deep desire to change our hearts and minds so that we can life a godly life that brings glory to God in the highest is not an easy task for anyone, especially for those of us who have lived most of our lives apart from God. Changing the way we think and act from a world view to a godly view can be a difficult journey indeed, for the evil that consumes this world is a powerful force to be reckoned with, and one that is very hard to break away from.

Application:

My dear friends, our Mighty Lord promises us victory over sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:57), but in order to secure this promise we must rely on Him for the courage and strength, because our own abilities will never sustain us in battle. Let Him, your Redeemer and Refresher, do what only He can do—give you renewed hope when you fail, and the courage to walk humbly in faith knowing that the victory is yours.

Prayer:

Dear LORD, I ask you in the name of Jesus to guide me in the wisdom that will lead me Home. And help strengthen me with the courage to speak Your Truth with those who are lost and wandering aimlessly in the wilderness trying to find their way Home. Refresh all of Your faithful servants, LORD, so that we can withstand the dangers that lurk around every corner trying to lure us away from the path that will lead us Home to You.