Listen Up!

In the English Standard Translation, Isaiah 49 begins with three words; "Listen to me," When the Chosen Servant of God says "Listen to me"; we would be wise to Listen up.

I spent Tuesday morning doing just that. I listened to the Lord speak through the words recorded in Isaiah 49. At lunch, I was sitting at one of my favorite places to eat and once again reading Isaiah 49. I felt as if my heart would burst with the message God was showing me in His Word. I sat in the restaurant marveling at the fact that I was hearing from God in the midst of the noise and activity that was going on all around me. From there I went to Shorter University to spend more time in study at their library. Wow! What a blessing it was to take the time to "Listen Up" to all the Lord has for me and for us in Isaiah 49.

I am praying for you (and many others) to be at church on Sunday. I am VERY EXCITED about the message we will have from Isaiah 49!

Why don't you take a few minutes today to read over the 26 verses, in chapter 49, of Isaiah. If you do, you too may hear God speak to you.

Here is one verse that captivated me:

Isaiah 49:13 (ESV)
¹³ Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! for the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.


The Lord has comfort and compassion for His people. Think about that. He cares for you. He can bring comfort into your heart ache. He has compassion for you and the struggle you are dealing with right now. What a wonderful thought!

Listening up to what God has to say in Isaiah 49,
Pastor Mike