Once Again

Scripture:

Isaiah 14:1  "The Lord will have compassion on Jacob; once again he will choose Israel and will settle them in their own land.  Foreigners will join them and unite with the descendants of Jacob.

Observation:

Israel had walked away from the God who founded them.  They had departed and went after other gods until God Almighty brought destruction on them by other nations in order to get them to turn back to Him.  Even after God turned them over to other nations, He said, "Once again" He would choose Israel and bless them.  Though they had wandered far from the God, He said, "Once again" he would raise them up.

Application:

In our lives we need to know that God doesn't give up easily on people.  He is the God of "once again".  He is the God of second and third chances.  He is the God who is faithful even when we are unfaithful.  When we go through bad times and feel far away from God's blessing, we must realize He is the God of "once again".  No matter how bad life has been we can rest assured that once again God will restore us, forgive us, and walk with us in blessing.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for showing Your faithfulness to Israel and to us.  You are amazing and You love truly never fails.  Thank You that when I mess up, "Once again" You will turn my situation around and send You blessing.  I pour out my love on You today.  Be blessed by my praise and be blessed ny my life.

Yours,
Jeff