Revelation of the Word:

THEME: THE VINEDRESSER

Isaiah 5:1-5 NKJV

“Now let me sing to my Well-beloved A song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard: My Well-beloved has a vineyard On a very fruitful hill. He dug it up and cleared out its stones, And planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, And also made a winepress in it; So He expected it to bring forth good grapes, But it brought forth wild grapes. “And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, Judge, please, between Me and My vineyard. What more could have been done to My vineyard That I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, Did it bring forth wild grapes? And now, please let Me tell you what I will do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it shall be burned; And break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down.”

INSIGHT

–The beautiful song of the vineyard is an example of the sublime poetic style of Isaiah, unexcelled anywhere in literature. In this allegory the well-beloved or beloved represents Yahweh the Vinedresser, and this the vineyard represents Israel and Judah. The wild grape represents the people practicing injustice and idolatry instead of a witness to the nations, who did this inspite of God’s abundant love and care. In judgement then, God permits pagan invaders to trample down His people fair land of promise and Israel to Assyria in 721 Bc and Judah to Baylon in 586 Bc. The good and pruned grapes is an analogy that represents God’s expectation of Israel and Judah to be an obedient, holy and witnessing people. God is calling us like Israel to be inclined to Him and His purposes. As God’s beloved saved by His blood, we are called a holy nation, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, His own special people, that we may proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).

PRAYER

Lord You are our Refuge and Strength, our very present help in trouble. We will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Abba Father we belong to You, thank You for Your love and care upon us. Thank You for loving us and choosing us to become a royal priesthood, a special people and a holy nation. May You prune us and help us to follow Your divine purpose and will. May You forgive us all our iniquities and cleanse us with Your precious blood. May You fight for us every battle and grant us the grace to trudge on in our walk of faith. May You help us to put on You full armor Lord God so that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. May You fight for our nation and all people that our economy will thrive. May You bless the work of our hands and teach us how to make wealth. We worship You and adore You, and it is Jesus Mighty name we pray. Amen

Blessed Tuesday

Further reading: Psalms 80:8-9, Ephesians 6:11

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