Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.

Look what comes up from the depths of the sea.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Isaiah 35-36

A good blog entry from Patricia:


Two Chapter.  Two VERY important Chapters so take your time today.
35: Joy of the Redeemed.  We have spent 34 Chapters in Isaiah speaking about Judgment of Judah, Israel, Neighbors and the whole World.  We have read it as Historical Prophecy as well as current Prophecy.  So as you read Isaiah, it will speak you you personally in one of three ways.  Would love to know which one was for you.
  • As God in one swift move collapses the most  powerful nation in the World, the Assyrians, so that His People, the ones He loves even thought they have sinned and sinned and sinned can now be redeemed.  And as they enter back into the Holy Land, they see all God’s Splendor!  In verse 4, He has come to Save them.
  • The message God may have for you is personal.  Our personal Redemption.  As we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, nothing, I mean Nothing  is the same again.  Our Blind eyes are opened, our deaf ears can now hear!
  • Last, there will be a Final Redemption.  When the whole world will be judged and the remnant will be taken up to Zion, the largest battle will happen and God will win (If you have not read the end of the bible, sorry to ruin it for you…LOL!) 
Chapter 36.  The defeat of the Assyrian Army is recorded 3 times in the Bible.  Here in Isaiah, 2 Kings 18-19, and 2 Chrons 32.  When you think of Miracles, this should be  near the top of the list.  In one night the Assyrian Army is destroyed by God.
Let’s pick through  the Chapter though.  Sennacherib is the King of Assyria, he is reigning at the same time of Hezekiah.  Sennacherib has completely captured all cities of Judah and now has a taunting message for Judah basically laughing at them for aligning with Egypt (God wasn’t the only one who realized how stupid that was).  SO then the messenger even says “God told us to destroy you”.  (easy to fool someone that does not know the Lord, that is why we need to KNOW our Bible!  so we filter advice!)
 
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  1. Posted by Christy Cline on July 24, 2010 at 9:43 am
    Shocker I know, but I’ve been playing catch-up again! It’s been a crazy week!!…. a friend of mine (and Amanda Flatt’s) died in a motorcycle accident Monday night. He was only 37 years old and he was married to our friend Carrie who is 7 months pregnant. Please pray for Carrie and her unborn son and their mourning families!!
    I’m glad I did catch-up this morning though!!! It always refreshes me and makes me so thankful for all my many blessings and for God’s GREAT love for us!!
    Regarding today’s read and the 3 possible ways it might hit me, I’d say it was a little of all 3 (mainly the 1st and 3rd though). To the 1st point, God loves us so much and so deeply, that He knows when we need to be destroyed and when to redeem us! At some point I think we all need to be broken and healed again to really have the Love of Jesus hit us!! To the 3rd – I’m always thinking of this when I read the Word — the end of days when Jesus comes back! I so look forward to it, but at the same time don’t b/c of fear and selfish reasons. I know it will be amazing!!! — on a side note, and totally random, does it say anywhere in scripture about knowing those you knew here once we’re in Heaven?… parents, friends, spouses, children etc.?
    Trish, hope you’re having an awesome family vacay!!!!
  2. Posted by Ciji Gillley on July 24, 2010 at 11:27 am
    Christy…I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re friend is going through. I would like to recommend a book you could get for her….it’s called “Why?” by Anne Graham Lotz. A sweet friend got it for me last year when I lost my 18 year old sister in a car accident. It’s a short-read & has REALLY helped me with so many questions I’ve had about “Why?” I’ve passed it on twice since then & I think she could really benefit from it:) I’ve been praying for her & will continue to do so.
  3. Posted by peggy on July 24, 2010 at 4:59 pm
    Joy of the Redeemed…ch 35..”……Now the idea of redemption comes from that….. For as Jesus said, “Whosoever sins is a servant, or bondslave of sin”. So man who have become a slave of sin, man who was held in the bondage of corruption, man who owed a debt that he could not pay, Jesus came, and paid the debt to set you free from your sin. He is our Kinsman Redeemer! He paid the price to redeem you. He ransomed you from your sin. So redeemed and ransomed come from the same idea. The ransom was the price demanded, Jesus paid it. He gave His life for us. So the redeemed of the Lord. Those that have been purchased by Jesus Christ, those that belong to Him, will be there. The ransomed of the Lord, coming to Zion.”
    Isaiah hits in a personal way for me as we know right now….and for later, when He reigns forever and ever, how the world will be like it was meant to be….now that is a vision to behold…THERE IS HOPE FOR THE UNHOPEFULL, THE LOST , THE HURTING, THE SICK, THE HEARTBROKEN…
    so sorry for your friends, Christy…prayers coming… :(
  4. Christy, clarify your question…not sure what you are asking. Ciji, thank you for sharing that book. “Why” is always the hardest thing we have trouble understanding, even when we know God is Sovereign, it is still hard. Hi Pegs!
  5. Posted by peggy on July 24, 2010 at 9:28 pm
    hey there..could she be asking if we will recognize the people who precede us in death? or when we all go, will we recognize eachother…??? pegs
  6. Posted by Erica on July 24, 2010 at 9:28 pm
    Christy, I’m praying. This is so heartbreaking. I so look forward to a time and place with no more pain, fear or tears.
  7. Posted by Christy Cline on July 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm
    Yep, I was asking if we’ll “know” the family we had on earth once we’re in Heaven. For example, will I recognize my mom and know that she was my mom when I was alive on the earth? Same for spouses, children, etc. Thanks :)

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  1. BonnieJuly 25, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Ch. 35: another possible stupid question of mine....is this chapter about our future heaven? it sounds like a very wonderful place......"eyes of the blind shall be opened....the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped......tongue of the dumb sing.....streams in the desert....everlasting joys on heads....."

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