Read Isaiah 24: 1-16
This passage from the prophet Isaiah troubled me for some time. The world had become a place full of corruption and sin. Because of this, God was going to destroy the world. No person would be saved. The effects would be the same for common people as well as priests, slaves as well as their masters. Then in verse 14, some of the people are praising God, and singing for joy. The earth is about to be destroyed, and there are still those with enough faith to sing praise to God.
As I studied this passage, and discussed it with others, it finally was made clear to me. When the stress of life becomes too great, and everything seems at its end, we must continue to have faith in God. It is this continued communion with God that will help us to see past the problems, and stress in our lives.
In this season of advent, this time of waiting seems to be telling us a similar story. God is not about to destroy the earth, but he is sending his only son to forgive our sins. What an incredible gift. He sends Jesus to teach us how to reach out to God for forgiveness and guidance in our lives.
Lord, free us from our sins and make us whole. Hear our prayer and prepare us to celebrate the brith of you son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever.
Hulse Budd
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