Monday, June 24, 2019

SABRINA Several years ago, a noted scholar from Harvard created a list of the three greatest poets in history. Homer, Shakespeare, and the prophet, Isaiah. Isaiah speaks words of challenge and comfort – words that are accessible and metaphorical. Although we don’t know much about Isaiah, his poetry has echoed through the centuries in the church – both through music and message. Time and time again, Isaiah visits the theme that while we are often dismayed and distressed by our current circumstances, God does not leave us to our own devices. Rather, God can transform the former things. God can make creation new. Most people can identify with this idea especially in times of hardship. We all crave familiarity and find comfort in the routines and the dependable, all while realizing change is inevitable. God is ALWAYS creating the new in and through us. If today you find yourself in despair or longing for change, take these words to heart. Isaiah still speaks to us. Our fears, our despair, and our weariness can be transformed. Look for the new opportunities. Don’t overlook what God can do.