“…I Will Pour Water On The Thirsty Land”

“But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen.

This is what the Lord says—he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.

Some will say, ‘I belong to the Lord’; others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still others will write on their hand, ‘The Lord’s,’ and will take the name Israel.

Isaiah 44:1-5

The imagery of God as loving Father occurs throughout the Bible.

God’s message is this: “I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.”

Wayward Israel belonged to God. Nothing we can do will ever make him lose His love for us.

God’s love for us offers us the sense of belonging and identity we all crave.

Our Daily Bread – June 23, 2018