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Isaiah 66:2

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Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

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“Have you seen how Ahab has made himself humble in my sight? Because he has done that, I will not bring trouble on him while he lives. But I will bring it on his royal house when his son is king.”

Shaphan continued, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” Shaphan read some of it to the king.

The king heard the words of the Book of the Law. When he did, he tore his royal robes.

So let’s make a covenant in front of our God. Let’s promise to send away all these women and their children. That’s what you have advised us to do. Those who respect our God’s commands have given us the same advice. We want to do what the Law says.

Then everyone who trembled with fear at God’s words gathered around me. That’s because the people who had returned from Babylon had not been faithful. So I was very upset. I just sat there until the time of the evening sacrifice.

My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.

Rulers attack me for no reason. But I tremble because of your word.

Though the Lord is high above all, he cares for the lowly. Though he is in heaven above, he sees them on earth below.

The Lord is close to those whose hearts have been broken. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed.

The greatest sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. God, you will gladly accept a heart that is broken because of sadness over sin.

Then you will delight in the sacrifices of those who do what is right. Whole burnt offerings will bring delight to you. And bulls will be offered on your altar.

Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God. But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.

Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

Look up toward the sky. Who created everything you see? The Lord causes the stars to come out at night one by one. He calls out each one of them by name. His power and strength are great. So none of the stars is missing.

Then people will see and know that my powerful hand has done it. They will consider and understand that I have created it. I am the Holy One of Israel.”

The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.

The Spirit of the Lord and King is on me. The Lord has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.

Listen to the word of the Lord. Listen, you who tremble with fear when he speaks. He says, “Some of your own people hate you. They turn their backs on you because you are faithful to me. They make fun of you and say, ‘Let the Lord show his glory by saving you. Then we can see how happy you are.’ But they will be put to shame.

I will roar like a lion against my enemies. Then the Lord’s people will follow him. When he roars, his children will come home trembling with fear. They will return from the west.

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.

I listened and my heart pounded. My lips trembled at the sound. My bones seemed to rot. And my legs shook. But I will be patient. I’ll wait for the day of trouble to come on Babylon. It’s the nation that is attacking us.

I tell you that something more important than the temple is here.

Didn’t my hand make all these things?’ (Isaiah 66:1,2)

Now get up and go into the city. There you will be told what you must do.”

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.

Before anything was created, he was already there. He holds everything together.




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