Hey Bible readers, I'm Tara Lee Cobble and I'm your host for the Bible recap.

We're almost finished with Isaiah, the majorest of all the major prophets.

Just two more days, then we'll be wrapping up book number 22.

So let's jump in with chapter 54.

Here God promises a blessing to the people of Israel.

He says he will enlarge his family through them and it will include people from all over

the world.

At present, these other nations are their enemies, so it may feel like a strange blessing

to them, but he reminds them in the meantime that this is nothing to fear and that this

time of waiting is nothing to be ashamed of.

He presents Israel as a bride and himself as a husband, one who redeems them.

He compares their current situation to what Noah and his family went through in the

flood. There was devastation and loss, but ultimately God protected his people through the trial.

He promises steadfast love, a covenant of peace, compassion, not anger or rebuke, and not

only will he not wipe them out, but since they have a lot of enemies, he also says no

enemy will succeed in wiping them out either.

He promises security and protection of his people at large.

Their gates will be secure.

He promises to teach all their children.

Wow.

The fact that God, the Spirit, teaches us is such a gift.

Think about the best teacher you've ever had.

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