Daily Bible Challenge: Day 688 Isaiah Chapter 9

The first half of this chapter is the prophecy of the coming of Christ which we see was fulfilled in Matthew 4:12-17.

In this chapter we see that because of the coming of Christ:

1) there will be hope for those in distress.

2) he will be a light for those living in darkness.

3) God's kingdom will grow because of the message of Jesus will spread throughout the world.

4) there will be true joy for the world.

5) The BURDEN of trying to be good enough by following the law is broken. We can find freedom in Christ for true forgiveness and removal of guilt and sin.

6) his government will not be like our government. His will be great and full of peace rather than dissension, fighting, hating, lies and bickering.

7) HIs government will have Justice and righteousness.

In the second half of this chapter we see the Lord is angry against Israel because of their sin and refusal to repent from their sin. God proclaims that their enemies will devour and overtake them because their wickedness burns like fire and spreads over the whole nation. As a result, God's wrath will consume them.

We will live on this Earth for a very short time. Then comes eternity. Either Heaven or hell. The question we need to ask ourselves, are we living for Jesus or not? Let us not be like Israel and justify all our sins. Let us instead repent and receive Jesus for eternal life.

Please know, that if you ever have any questions about your walk with the Lord, that I'm always available.