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Listen "Isaiah 33"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
How do you respond to the challenges you face every day? What about when you hear of bad things happening around the world? Isaiah invites us not to take matters into our own hands or to live in a state of fear and anxiety. When problems build up, we need to pray. The king is in charge, and prayer is us going to consult with the King. Isaiah jumps back and forth between the threats of Assyria and the assurance of God's power and inevitable victory.
God
In the first line of the prayer Isaiah turns to the mercy of God. (Vs 2) His prayer is filled with the trust and patience that comes from knowing God will respond. As we pray, we are beginning to readjust our thinking in line with God’s perspective.Patience produces a new perspective of our present circumstances.
“Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.” (Vs 2). When you’re feeling overwhelmed remember that God is your strength to endure each challenge. When we make declarations to God, our own heart is strengthened.
What do I think when the enemy seeks to bring me down? When I pray, I can boldly in faith claim this promise: “the enemy runs at the sound of your voice.” (Vs 3) Faith commitments are not merely internal beliefs, but public proclamations of trust.
What will shake others, will make the believer stronger. When we rely on God, we stand strong and are not swayed by circumstances.
Prayer will also produce integrity. When we dwell with the One who is holy, we reflect his character. They refuse to listen to those who plan evil because they are too busy listening to God who is good. Character is a big part of confidence.
Prayer doesn’t only change your circumstance, but your character.
Gospel
Prayer also helps us see the King in all his splendour. When we are sick and helpless, it is good news that God forgives. We will only rely on prayer if we first realise that Jesus is our Saviour. As prayers ascend, assurance of salvation, and of God's forgiveness fills us. Prayer comes from knowing that he will save us and will look after us.
How do you respond to the challenges you face every day? What about when you hear of bad things happening around the world? Isaiah invites us not to take matters into our own hands or to live in a state of fear and anxiety. When problems build up, we need to pray. The king is in charge, and prayer is us going to consult with the King. Isaiah jumps back and forth between the threats of Assyria and the assurance of God's power and inevitable victory.
God
In the first line of the prayer Isaiah turns to the mercy of God. (Vs 2) His prayer is filled with the trust and patience that comes from knowing God will respond. As we pray, we are beginning to readjust our thinking in line with God’s perspective.Patience produces a new perspective of our present circumstances.
“Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.” (Vs 2). When you’re feeling overwhelmed remember that God is your strength to endure each challenge. When we make declarations to God, our own heart is strengthened.
What do I think when the enemy seeks to bring me down? When I pray, I can boldly in faith claim this promise: “the enemy runs at the sound of your voice.” (Vs 3) Faith commitments are not merely internal beliefs, but public proclamations of trust.
What will shake others, will make the believer stronger. When we rely on God, we stand strong and are not swayed by circumstances.
Prayer will also produce integrity. When we dwell with the One who is holy, we reflect his character. They refuse to listen to those who plan evil because they are too busy listening to God who is good. Character is a big part of confidence.
Prayer doesn’t only change your circumstance, but your character.
Gospel
Prayer also helps us see the King in all his splendour. When we are sick and helpless, it is good news that God forgives. We will only rely on prayer if we first realise that Jesus is our Saviour. As prayers ascend, assurance of salvation, and of God's forgiveness fills us. Prayer comes from knowing that he will save us and will look after us.
In God we trust