Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.
Application:
God’s invitation was gracious, but it carried urgency. The wicked were warned to abandon their evil ways and thoughts and return to the Lord for forgiveness and restoration to his favor (55:7). God can forgive even the worst sinners because, as he told Israel, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways…” For as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts (55:8–9).*
If we’re honest, grace doesn’t make sense to us because it doesn’t reflect how people treat one another on earth. But God’s perspective is not our perspective. That’s why we need a divine translator. We need the Holy Spirit to give us a heavenly perspective; we need “the mind of Christ.” 1 Cor 2:16). To walk in God’s ways, we must assimilate God’s thoughts.*
Salvation is conditional on repentance. All it takes to receive forgiveness is repentance—there is no mention of ritual or sacrifice. Attitude, not action, is central to restoring the relationship between God and humankind. Only God can forgive sins.^
In Psalm 130:7–8, in light of God’s faithful love, the psalmist urges Israel (and believers today) to put [their] hope in him for the blessings of redemption and deliverance (130:7). One day, the Lord will redeem Israel from all its iniquities (130:8). They will believe in their Messiah and repent of their rejection of him. Christ’s millennial kingdom will be ushered in.*
*Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 671, 573
^John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Is 55:7.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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