Isaiah 63:14 – He Leads His People
In verse 14 we see that God leads His people in His goodness. He leads them despite their stubbornness. He leads them, protects them, takes them, and blesses them. The picture we have here is of some animal, maybe a sheep going down into the shelter of a valley on a hot, dry day. This is just a picture of the fact that God’s people are led into safety. They have rest in Jesus Christ. Just like in the valley, as the beast was kept safe by the Spirit of God, Israel was kept safe by her faithful shepherd and Saviour, while she obeyed. He is saying here He would always care for them, and He has always and shall always care for us. He’s our strong, safe place.
The purpose for all this goodness is God’s own glory. He’s glorified in the praises and thanks of His people. When we see His goodness given to us, even in the midst of what seems to others perhaps to be a desert, we give Him praise and thanks. He’s glorified in showing His goodness, while at the same time dealing justly and rightly with sin in and through the person and work of the Lord Jesus!
Questions
- What is the picture in this verse?
- What is God’s purpose in everything He does.
Prayer Points
- Give thanks that God leads us in the right way.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.