God says not to fear. Judgment is coming but there is no reason to fear. Why? Why should you and I not fear? God yet again says in Isaiah 44:2 that he will help. Verse 3 describes what God is going to do.
“For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, and send streams coursing through the parched earth. I will pour my Spirit into your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” (MSG)
In Isaiah 32:15-16, God had promised this same promise, which is repeated once again. God is going to bless his people in such a way that it causes a reversal of our wayward condition. Notice the parallel in the second clause. “My offspring” is the same as “my descendants” and “my Spirit” is the same as “my blessing.” The Spirit activity of providing refreshing rains to the parched ground is a reminder of the blessings that are poured out on you and me despite our continued condition of sinning against the Lord and mankind.
Renewal is possible in the Lord when we read in verse 4, “They will thrive like watered grass, like willows on a riverbank.” Do you believe that renewal can happen? Instead of living in fear of judgment all the time, the Lord offers us new life. In Isaiah 44:5 he says, “Some will proudly claim, ‘I belong to the Lord.’”
Here we see that notorious sinners can become notorious believers. God’s grace breaks into the lives of people with a force of renewing power. This is so incredible! The pouring out of the Spirit, the pouring out of God’s blessings of grace can cause radical transformation in both you and me.
How has God changed your life since you encountered Jesus? The grace of God changes us every day.
Paul writes, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God … He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.” (Titus 2:11-14)
Instead of a prayer today, maybe this 14-year-old song by David Crowder Band – How He Loves will be a reminder of God’s love for you!