Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. Judah still had 100 years of trouble before Jerusalem would fall, then 70 years of exile. So God tells Isaiah to speak tenderly and to comfort Jerusalem.
The seeds of comfort may take root in the soil of adversity. When your life seems to be falling apart, ask God to comfort you. You may not escape adversity, but you may find God’s comfort as you face it (Jesus prior to the cross). Sometimes, however, the only comfort we have is in the knowledge that someday we will be with the Lord. Appreciate the comfort and encouragement found in God’s Word, His presence, and His people.
This weeks Bible Study from Isaiah focuses on Isaiah 40:1-11 and can be found under “Isaiah Bible Study” here on the website.
This Sunday’s sermon looks at Jesus and whether or not he taught tolerance. It can be found under Sermon Audio File.
Praying everyone has a great week!
In Christ,
Gary T.