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Prophetic Grace

Day 195

Reading: Isaiah 65:1 - Isaiah 66:24

Isaiah was a prophet whom I greatly admire. Reading through the book of Isaiah and in various places in the Bible where he is mentioned, I have admired him. Here is a man whose prophetic ministry to the nation of Israel was without question powerful yet different. As we conclude this book today I was inspired to list a few things on the prophetic ministry of Isaiah.

  • Isaiah prophesied for at least 40 years. His ministry span covered 4 kings of Judah. Many today don't have longevity in ministry. We have to break this one-time wonder devil in ministry. 
  • Isaiah's name means God is salvation which is actually the theme of this book. Isaiah's ministry was about God's plan of salvation. No other prophet prophesies so much about God's plan of salvation like Isaiah. Is your life about the salvation of God for men or a personal plan for yourself.
  • Isaiah lived a life given to God. The encounter where He is taken to the Throne of God and is commissioned left a deep mark. In life understand that God has turning points that draw you closer to Him. His obedience to God's instructions was unwavering. When God instructed Isaiah to do something he did without fail. 
  • Isaiah prophesied to Kings, Nations, about the Messiah, and about the end times. Isaiah saw a new earth and new heavens. His prophetic ministry saw him see not only into the mercies of God regarding Israel but to also see what God was planning for nations around Israel. Allow God to use you wholesomely and not just to a localised level. 
  • Isaiah didn't do the great wonders that Elijah and Elisha did. So many don't consider his ministry as great which is a lie of the enemy. Yes, he had miracles however he prophesied so much hope and encouragement at a time of turmoil. Yes, miracles are great however without hope miracles are not possible. Isaiah was a preacher of hope.
  • Isaiah saw the new heavens and new earth. God's desire is transformation. God's desire is to restore man to the world He made for him before satan came into the scene. Isaiah encourages believers to hold onto an eternal hope. 
The days we are living in are in need of a new generation of Isaiah's to arise. People who will point people to God and encourage the world to trust God wholly. Isaiah's message is one of hope in God for salvation comes from none other. May this grace rest upon us. 

Memory Verse: Isaiah 66:9

Decree:

Isaiah 65:24
“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. (italics mine)




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