Isaiah 56 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read Isaiah 56.

Meditate on verse 1.

Thus says the LORD,

“Preserve justice and do righteousness,

for My salvation is about to come

and My righteousness to be revealed.”

The beginning of this chapter is addressed to those of us who are not Jewish.  It is our promise from the LORD that if we join ourselves to Him, we will not be separated from His people, and He will give us an everlasting name even better than that of sons and daughters.  These are amazing Words from our God!

The last half of the chapter is addressed to those God has appointed as watchmen, but are blind and falling asleep on the job, shepherding the flock God has given them without understanding.  They are selfish shepherds concerned about their own pleasures. 

Examine your life.  Are you ceaselessly praying for those God has entrusted to your watchful care?  Are the words you speak over your flock the Words of God?  Are you more concerned about your needs and wants or about taking care of others like the Good Shepherd takes care of you?

Pray Isaiah 56:1-2 over yourself and those for whom God has appointed you a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, as your watchman for my family,

help me to preserve justice and do righteousness.

Thank You for Your salvation and righteousness.

Let salvation and righteousness come into the lives of all my family,

and bless us as we take hold of them.

Bless us as we keep from profaning Your Sabbath.

Keep our hands from doing any evil.

In Your Name, Jesus~”