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.

Then multiply that experience by perfection, omniscience, and infinite love.

Chapter 55 opens with God promising to feed his people for free.

Is this actual food?

Is this your favorite medium rare filet? The new flavor of bluebell

ice cream that's out of stock in every store in Texas? No, it's better. It's the food of salvation,

the feast of eternity. This verse reminds me of Revelation 2217, which says, let the one who is thirsty

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