“And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them” (Isaiah 42:16).
From time to time I must rely on commentaries or devotional emails as I share thoughts with you. Today is one of those times. One writer said of this passage:
“This verse is referring to the spiritually blinded people/nation of Israel. The prophet Isaiah is showing how Israel did not learn from the troubled past of the people. They witnessed miracles, saw blessings when they obeyed God, and went through tribulations when they did not. This verse is showing that even though God’s people may be blinded from the truth and from what God has planned for them, He would not forsake them.
The same can be said of the everyday Christian. We may have gone through some difficult times that have blinded us from God’s plan and even robbed us of our godly joy. With that said, God still has a job for us to do, and, as long as we walk in obedience to God’s will, He will shine a light on our path to make our journey easy. It is not until the journey is complete, and, we can look back are we no longer blinded. We see the full glory of God in our lives. We also will see the many blessings He has given us through that journey.”
I can only add this thought. If we let God’s redemptive light shine through and for us, we can claim the promise He will never leave nor forsake us.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Have you ever invited your mayor/council members to church? Consider this unique way to witness and honor their offices, thanking God for them and offering special prayers for each one.
