4 June (Isaiah 36-40)

Isaiah 36

The king of Assyria has a message to the people of Judah, which mirrors what we face today. We have so many leaders of America and other nations that want us to be like them, instead of them being like us. God established this nation to be His Christian nation to compliment His Jewish nation of Israel. In both countries, life is sacred, good fellowship and citizenry is encouraged, and we both rely on hard work to get ahead.

Unfortunately, in both Israel and America today, we have so many voices in power that want us to abandon the principles established in the Bible, and go by man's wisdom and rules. It is up to us believers in God and capitalism to stand up for our principles and encourage hard work and servant hood.

Providence has given to our nation the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.

~ John Jay

Founding Father and 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Isaiah 37

(v.4) King Hezekiah had it right...the first thing to do when faced with a troubling situation is to pray and seek God. As a result, God heard their worship and prayers, and He fought the battle for them...we can learn from this!

(v.14) We need to do just as Hezekiah did...lay our problems before the LORD!

Isaiah 38

(v.3) At the news from God that he wouldn't live long, Hezekiah wept and implored God to let him live longer. Hezekiah doesn't say why he wants to live longer, but I'm sure it's because he wants to enjoy his family and serve the LORD to protect Judah, that is the focus.

God is merciful and tender, and He heard Hezekiah's righteous plea, and He granted him another fifteen years to serve and defend His land and people.

(v.11) Notice Hezekiah calls God YAH which is I AM in Hebrew.

(v.19) The father shall make known Your truth to the children. This is another verse that reminds me that as the Pastor of My House, and the father to my children, it's my duty to teach them God's ways, and His Word.

Isaiah 39

(v.6) Here is a prophecy of Babylon conquering Judah, which happened as the LORD said it would.

(v.7) Scholars believe this is a prophecy of Daniel and his friends being taken to Babylon. They were princes in the kingly tribe of Judah, but this may be a key verse to show us that they were eunuchs...stripped of the ability to procreate, but destined to serve God only.

Isaiah 40

(v.3) This verse should ring a bell to those of us who read the Gospels telling about John the Baptist. Matt 3:3

(v.5) God was revealed to the world in Jesus, and God's glory was in His Son.

(v.8) Over the centuries, skeptics have tried to disprove the Bible, but they have failed every time because the word of our God stands forever.

(v.11) This is cited among scholars as an early reference to the Rapture. Jesus is our Good Shepherd, and He will gather us to Himself before He brings judgment upon the world.

(v.28) This is so comforting to me! As a father, I admit to times where I was too tired at times to play with my kids, or help them with their homework. But the LORD of Lords, our King of kings is never weary or tired...He is forever loving us and praying for us to the Father. John 17