Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
Motifs I’m noticing in Isaiah include invitations to peace and rest through God. One would think accepting those invitations would be a no-brainer, and yet I personally, ridiculously seem to struggle mightily doing so.
Isaiah 32:18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.
I thought for a very long time that the root cause was an inability to trust, which always bothered me. Recently, God has placed on my heart that perhaps the reason has more to do with pride, with feeling like I *should* be able to do it on my own, so I need to prove that I can.
Isaiah 32:19 Though hail flattens the forest and the city is leveled completely….
Lord, Over and over in scripture, You invite Your children into Your peace and protection, You urge Your children to rest in You. There is no reproach, no condemnation in Your invitation. Help me to put aside whatever it is that is separating me from Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Draw me into Your rest. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Isaiah 32:20 how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.
Have a blessed day.