Today's Passage: Isaiah 34-36

In chapter thirty-four the deterioration of all nations is declared; God is enraged against them. However, rejuvenation is declared in the following chapter. This is a foretelling and a mirror image of our salvation. Once we were dry and desolate but now we are beautiful and thriving. We were once enemies of God and now we walk on His path and dwell in His courts. Sheltered from His rage by the blood of Jesus Christ, we stand firm in our salvation. 

In chapter thirty-six we see the ramifications of the pride of Judah. They had put their hope in egypt (the nation that enslaved them in years past) and neglected their true protector, who is now coming against them with Gentile forces.

What a warning to us to not forsake our first love but to be steadfast in our devotion to Him. For he took our dry, desolate souls and brought for springs of living water.

"And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." Isaiah 35:10