A man will be as a hiding place from the wind, and a cover from the tempest, as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. (Isaiah 32:2 NKJV)
We are
reminded that this prophecy was uttered in a time of great unrest. The clouds
of war were gathering dark on the horizon, and
This is a
marvelous chapter! Note the words of warning to the women of
Are our
conditions similar? Surely they are! For if in the days of Solomon it was true
that all things were full of labor and stress, how much more true is it in our
time! The tides of human life are high and stormy, and there is no sense of
security. We may surely plead that we need the quiet resting places and sure
dwellings, in which our souls may shelter! The promise is made to "'My people",
to those who have heard and obeyed the voice of the Good Shepherd. If you are
one of the weakest and lowliest of these, you may draw comfort here. My
people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, In secure dwellings, and in quiet
resting places, (Isaiah 32:18 NKJV)
PRAYER
Bring us,
Lord, through the troubled waters of life into a haven of rest. Hide us
secretly in Your arms protecting us from the strife of tongues and the fiery
darts of the wicked one. May we be at peace with You, with ourselves, and with
all. In Jesus’’ name I pray, AMEN.
God's Daily Promise
Promise #170:
I will give you a garment of praise in exchange for your spirit of
heaviness.
Isaiah 61:3 (WEB)
to appoint to those who
mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes,
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
that they may be called
trees of righteousness,
the planting of Yahweh, that
he may be glorified.
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