Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 54:17 (NLT).
But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!
God has promised that those who put their faith in Him will be vindicated on the Day of the Lord. We may face difficulty here, just as God’s anointed Messiah did, but His final victory is not in doubt. We are called to live out our faith in Him, even when the world is against us.
Jesus faced opposition while He was here with us, and He answered every challenge with God’s word and His love. He warned us of this, saying: “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first” (John 15:18). The world in its selfishness wants things its own way and resists God’s law meant to protect us.
We must be ready to stand for the truth as Jesus did, living out God’s love for us and sharing it with all His children. The words God gave to the prophet Isaiah in this passage remind us that He created all that is, and nothing created can be greater than the Creator. God waits for us to accept His love and live in harmony with our brothers and sisters.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we contend with each other and disobey the law of love You have given. Forgive us and send us in Your name to share the Good News everywhere. Amen.
