Julie
This is moving into God saving them. It explains how Israel will be the place that people will flock to looking for the light and righteousness. God will bless those that come, confess and do those things that are considered right in his eyes.
More instruction for searching out wisdom and knowing the difference between that and folly.
Michelle
I am not sure why but I don't really know what this reading was about. What stood out to me was at the beginning of chapter 61 that says, "...He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives...". I am not sure why this stands out but it really does. The devotional made me think of you. It focuses on verse 3, "He will provide for those who grieve in Zion - to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor".
Verse 25 stands out, "Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe". Aside from this verse, it seems to be repeating some of what we have already read. But this verse seems to be calling us back to God and putting our trust in him.
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