Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Isaiah 62  Zion - the beautiful city of God, has a future glory that we have not yet seen...

It  will be a city where righteousness and salvation shine brighter than the sun.
It will be a city that is a "crown of beauty" and a "royal diadem".. held in the hand of God.
It will be a city that God will rejoice over.. like a groom rejoices over his bride.
It is  a city protected by God's watchmen.. those given the task of praying.. giving God "no rest until He establishes and makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth." (v7)
It is a city where God's banner flies overhead.
It is a city where all the nations will know that the inhabitants are holy, redeemed people of God.

We are told to pray for the peace of Jerusalem ( psalm 122:6) .  We need to keep praying for the establishment of God's Kingdom.. His reign and rule over the place that He has chosen for His Name.
It is His will and purpose to bring about this future glory for Zion.  May we be united with Him in this... as we faithfully pray.

Father in heaven,  hallowed be Your Name...You are Holy and Righteous and Faithful.  You are Mighty and Eternal and their is no other God, but You.  We pray that Your Kingdom will come in fullness, for we, like Abraham, are "looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God" ( Hebrews 11:10)  We pray for Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.  We pray that You will establish and make Jerusalem a praise in the earth... a holy city where righteousness and salvation shine brighter than the sun. We look forward to that day with rejoicing.
Prepare us by renewing our minds, changing our hearts, forgiving our sins, and establishing our paths.. by the power of Your Spirit, who strengthens us inwardly day by day.  In the Name of King Jesus we pray. amen.

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