5 TRUTHS NEEDING YOUR ATTENTION!
Isaiah 51
God is trying to get our attention.
Listen to me …
Listen to me, my people …
Hear me …
Awake, awake …
Awake, awake, hear this …
1. GOD’S PAST IS A BLESSING
V1-3 They are discouraged and begin to doubt things will ever change. God is telling them to look to how he dealt with His people in the past. As yesterday so today. He can bless you and make you great. LISTEN TO ME!
2. YOUR FUTURE IS CERTAIN
V4-6 Justice will be done on your behalf. His righteousness in your life will never die. He will never change His mind regarding your salvation. You are eternally secure. LISTEN TO ME, MY PEOPLE!
3. THE PRESENT IS TEMPORARY
V6-8 For those who suffer because they belong to Him, it is only temporary. Keep holding on for His righteousness and salvation will never let go of you. HEAR ME!
4. GOD IS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
V9-16 From within our hearts comes a rising call to awaken in faith, to call upon God and to believe on His promises of returning in victory and joy. He has sheltered us from the storms of life so who do we fear? Nothing happens without His permission. AWAKE, AWAKE!
5. THE HISTORY MARKER FOR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IS CHRIST’S CUP OF WRATH.
V17-23 This is not the time to sleep. Christ has drunk even the dregs of the cup of suffering for you at the cross, so that we no longer have to drink such judgment. There will come a season of recompense for those who walked over you. AWAKE, AWAKE, HEAR THIS!
Missions Paul 