In Isaiah 5, God appears upset with His people (v. 7, 13). I find it interesting to note that this passage identifies both partying (v. 11-12) and what we might label today as a bartender (v. 22). God's anger (v. 25) seems to be a result of both lifestyles being incongruous to the way His people should conduct themselves. Isaiah 5 makes sense after reading Isaiah 6 for in Isaiah 6, we learn of God's holy character (v. 1-3). After seeing God's holiness, Isaiah humbles himself (v. 5) and becomes hungry to do God's work (v. 8). Have you caught a fresh glimpse of God lately, humbled yourself, and told God, "Here I am, Send me"?
Re-read Ephesians 1:3-14. We have a lot to be thankful for! Here are three things I listed that the passage teaches that we have been given: every spiritual blessing in Christ (v.3), forgiveness and grace (v. 7), the Holy Spirit as a deposit guaranteeing our salvation (v. 13-14). Besides this, the passage also teaches we have been chosen and predestined (v. 4-5) and that God has taught us the mystery of His will (v. 9). Have you thanked God lately that He cares so deeply for you?
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