Advent Lectionary
Readings
Isaiah 11:1-9
Numbers 16:20-35
Acts 28:23-31
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| Old Stump Bumping Lake, Washington |
Out of the stump of David's family will
grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit
of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit
of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. He will
delight in obeying the LORD. He will not judge by appearance nor make a
decision based on hearsay. He will give justice to the poor and make fair
decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and
one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked. He will wear righteousness
like a belt and truth like an undergarment. In that day the wolf and the lamb
will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and
the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them all.
The cow will graze near the bear. The cub and the calf will lie down together.
The lion will eat hay like a cow. The baby will play safely near the hole of a
cobra. Yes, a little child will put its hand in a nest of deadly snakes without
harm. Nothing will hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain, for as the waters
fill the sea, so the earth will be filled with people who know the LORD. Isaiah 11:1-9
This is so beautiful.
Such a wonder scene of peace. Not only will people be at peace—but the animals
who are enemies will safe together.
This passage is also a
prediction of Jesus coming from the Family of David—and the Holy Spirit giving
Him wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel and might. The Spirit “resting”
on Him. What does it mean to rest? Will rest by Strong’s lexicon is nuwach and it means just what we think
of as “rest”…to settle down, be quite, let down or set down, remain, or to
rest. So the Holy Spirit at this point is predicted to “rest” or remain with
Jesus.
Jesus will delight in obeying the Lord. How many
people do you know that find joy or enjoy being obedient? I think of some of the
children I encounter just going to the grocery store—who are just not obedient.
Generally, there are a lot of children who listen to their parents—and I am so
pleased that my grandchildren listen and obey. Their parents are doing a
wonderful job of teaching them to respect others…and themselves. I think that
was what Jesus was doing as well—respecting His Heavenly Father…and Himself…by being
obedient. How do you measure up with obedience? Are you trusting the Lord and
then obeying His commands and guidance? Are you listening to the still small
voice of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you?
Prayer ~ Lord. I trust
and obediently love You with all my heart, mind, soul and strength. You are
awesome and worthy of praise. This Advent season is preparation for forever
with You. I look forward to the earth being filled with people who know You. Protect
the nation of Israel. May they come to know You, Jesus, as their Messiah...and
trust You in all that You do. Give them Your joy and peace.
Daily Bible Reading: 1 Timothy
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Kindness - Bake cookies and take them to a local nursing home or homeless
mission.
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© 2018 photo and
text by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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