I love Isaiah chapter 55. Yes the whole chapter. God, through Isaiah, talks about a variety of topics. If you have 10 minutes, I encourage you to open your Bible and read Isaiah 55. Read it slowly and absorb what God wants to share with you.

In this article, I want to share one part of this chapter with you…

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11

I find this deeply meaningful on several levels.

First, God describes the “water cycle” long before anyone scientifically named it. Of course, God knows what the “water cycle” is because the Lord created everything. I love the fact that God pointed it out in the Bible!

God tells us that his words are like the water cycle, they nourish us like the rain nourishes crops. That is why we should want to read the Bible. God wants to promote and cultivate faith growth in our being! One of the ways that can be accomplished is through hearing what God wants to share with us.

Even Saint Paul reiterates this when he wrote to the church in Rome.

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17

Faith is received when it is conveyed through the word and more specifically words of Christ.

The Bible is God’s gift to us so that we might understand God’s will for ourselves and the world. It is the same words, spoken or read that create faith (trust) in us through the work of the Holy Spirit.

I know some people find the Bible “boring” but I certainly do not! I look forward to sharing with you what I discovered in the Bible every weekend I get to preach!

But wait there is more…

God says in Isaiah 55 (see above) that God’s word will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

The Word and words of God are not passive. They don’t just sit there hoping someone trips over them. God’s Word is sent to us through others, and even through circumstances that cause an individual to open the Bible, a devotional or even attend worship for the first time!

God not only has plans for us but for his Word!

I feel loved and cared for by Jesus when I realize how much he is doing to draw us close!

God bless,
Pr. Ben