Isaiah 9 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 9.

Meditate on this repeated phrase from verses 12, 17, and 21.

In spite of all this, His anger does not turn away,

 and His hand is still stretched out.

God’s anger burns and His hand is stretched out against sin. 2,700 years ago, the people were proud and arrogant. They were godless evildoers, and every mouth spoke foolishness (Isaiah 9:17). Wickedness burned like a fire (Isaiah 9:18). Oh, how things have not changed in 2,700 years!

God had Isaiah precede these verses about His wrath and judgment with the promise of His grace given to you with the birth of a Child—the birth of your Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). The LORD’s zeal for you fulfilled this prophecy with the coming of Messiah!

You desperately need a Savior! Thankfully, in Christ, God’s anger is turned away, and His hand is not stretched out against you.

Pray Isaiah 9:2 over someone who still walks in darkness for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, _________ walks in darkness. 

Let them see Your great light.

They live in a dark land.

Let Your light shine on them.

In Your name, Jesus~”