Prepare the Way!

Scripture:

Isaiah 62:10  "Pass through, pass through the gates!  Prepare the way for the people.  Build up, build up the highway!  Remove the stones.  Raise a banner for the nations".

Observation:

God was speaking here through Isaiah telling the people that He was going to bring them back to their homeland where they had been exiled from.  He was saying to prepare the way for the return of the people.  He told them to get ready by building the highway, removing the stones, and raising a banner.

Application:

I feel this is a direct word for me concerning the church I lead.  I feel like the Lord is saying to help people pass through the gates and into relationship with the Father.  He is saying to prepare the way for the people by putting together a plan for people who get saved to grow.  He wants us to build up a highway to allow for more and more to become disciples of Christ.  He wants us to remove the things that stop people from coming to Jesus and growing in Him.  He wants us to raise this banner and let people know that highway is open.

Prayer:

Father, help me to implement what You are showing me this morning.  Help me to be able to communicate this with our church leadership and family.  Let multitudes come down the highway of salvation at Word of Life.  Make it easy for people to meet Jesus, grow in Him and then help others grow in Him.

Your Son,
Jeff