DAILY READING
REFLECTION
Humility and Humanity
By Diane Ward
The book of Isaiah is often described as a “singing book” because the word appears in it more than any book in the Bible. Isaiah was a preacher and a poet. The book of Isaiah is a message of warning and hope.
God warned Israel of her sin. The people were told to trust God and not human authorities.
Ultimately, God would provide a King whose reign would never end! The current nature on earth will transition to a supernatural order where wild and domestic animals cohabit, where children play unafraid of harm from animals or humans, where war is not incited by political passions, prejudice and hatred.
In the temple of the Lord one day Isaiah told the people about the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. He loved and taught them that Jesus would save them; that He would come one day to save his people from sin; but not everyone would recognize him as their savior.
We personalize Isaiah’s message by heeding warnings, by seeing God’s true nature, and responding to His call. Isaiah, much ahead of his time, teaches us about the suffering, humble servant. He teaches us about humility and humanity.
I struggle with changes of government, with power, infighting and self-aggrandizement. We are reminded that the humble Servant hung on a cross as angels watched and hovered close by. Isaiah was martyred. He was punished for saying “I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips.” (Isaiah 6:5)
PRAYER
Lord, sometimes we feel hopeless as we pray for a time of peace. Life is fragile, we hold it humbly living one day at a time with awareness that the comfort we seek is with Spirit. “We must follow the Lamb.” (Isaiah 53)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DIANE WARD
I love to research and learn something new I hadn’t considered. From 2015 through present, I continue to write on fifth Fridays. Bless us all who write and share the Word of God! We never know who might find peace and grace along the way, including us!
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