Isaiah 32:15-20 Complete Jewish Bible
15 till the Spirit is poured out on us from above,
and the desert becomes a fertile field,
with the fertile field regarded as a forest.
16 Then justice will dwell in the desert,
and righteousness abide in the fertile field.
17 The effect of righteousness will be peace;
the result of righteousness, quiet trust forever.
18 My people will live in a peaceful place,
in secure neighborhoods and tranquil dwellings.
19 Just as the forest will surely come down,
the city will surely be laid low.
20 Happy are you who sow by all streams,
letting oxen and donkeys roam freely.
Word of God for the Children of God
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
In Isaiah 32, God shares a wonderful announcement.
This comes in the midst of warnings to God’s people, who have turned away from him to rely on the power of other nations (see Isaiah 28-31).
But even though the people have been unfaithful, Isaiah reminds them that God has promised a kingdom of righteousness.
Today we know that the King who “will reign in righteousness” is Jesus, and leaders who follow his ways will rule with justice.
This means that everyone—young and old, men and women, parents and children—all will be able to flourish and learn, mature and grow in peace.
God’s kingdom is a refuge from the storms and troubles of life.
The Savior, Jesus, has given us new life and promises it “to the full” (John 10:10).
We need not fear or dread the future.
Families and communities can thrive.
And our King invites us to welcome others in from the storm.
Isaiah 32:18 declares: ‘My people will live in peaceful homes, in secure dwellings, and in undisturbed places of rest.’
In this verse, the prophet Isaiah foretells of a future time when God’s people will experience peace and security in their homes and dwellings. The imagery evokes a lasting sense of tranquility, safety, and well-being, contrasting with the chaos, turmoil and uncertainty that often characterize human existence.
The phrase “peaceful dwelling places” clearly speaks to the absence of conflict, violence, and fear. It describes an environment where God’s people can live in harmony with one another and with their surroundings, free from the threat of harm or disturbance.
The mention of “secure homes” emphasizes the idea of stability and protection.
God’s people will dwell in homes that are fortified and safeguarded, providing a sense of security and refuge in times of trouble.
Isaiah 32:18 reflects the longing of God’s people for a world characterized by peace, security, and rest.
It points to a future reality that God promises to bring about, where His people will dwell in the fullness of His shalom, or peace.
This vision serves as a lasting source of hope and encouragement for believers, reminding them of God’s faithfulness, His promise to bring about the ultimate restoration and renewal of all things.
Ultimately, Isaiah 32:18 invites us to implicitly trust in God’s promises and to live in anticipation of the day when His kingdom of peace will be fully realized on earth.
It inspires believers to work towards promoting peace and justice in the world, as they eagerly await the fulfillment of God’s kingdom, the actual realization of His perfect peace.
With all the unsettledness taking place in our world over the past years, some individuals find it difficult to feel safe and secure in their own homes, even with the installation and use of security systems, electric fences, lighting, alarms, big guard dogs, ring cameras, surveillance cameras, deadbolts, and more.
Nightly, many families find it difficult to lay their heads on their pillows for a good night’s rest.
Yet, despite living in an unstable world, God offers us His peace, calling us to keep close and find our rest in Him, so we can sleep calmly and secure in the middle of a restless world that offers no peace of its own.
He is the One who is our fortress, our security in troubled times.
Psalm 46:1 reminds us “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
So what does it take on our part to find this restful calmness in order to sleep during the long, dark nights?
Nahum 1:7 spells it out for us, letting us know it involves trusting Him. “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.”
Trusting sounds so simple, yet it is where many of us trip up, trying to convince ourselves that we trust God to take care of us, while still holding on to our fears.
It takes us to purposefully choose to let go of our fears and trust what God tells us in His word, we need to do.
Isaiah 26:3 assures us, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”
In a changing, shaky, unreliable world, there is only one place where we can go to find shelter from its terror and craziness; one completely secure.
Proverbs 18:10 explains, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Running to and standing on the name of the Lord is where we find our peace, security, and rest.
As Psalm 20:7 proclaims, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
In the name of God, the Father the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Praying ….
Psalm 20 Complete Jewish Bible
20 (0) For the leader. A psalm of David:
2 (1) May Adonai answer you in times of distress,
may the name of the God of Ya‘akov protect you.
3 (2) May he send you help from the sanctuary
and give you support from Tziyon.
4 (3) May he be reminded by all your grain offerings
and accept the fat of your burnt offerings. (Selah)
5 (4) May he grant you your heart’s desire
and bring all your plans to success.
6 (5) Then we will shout for joy at your victory
and fly our flags in the name of our God.
May Adonai fulfill all your requests.
7 (6) Now I know that Adonai
gives victory to his anointed one —
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with mighty victories by his right hand.
8 (7) Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we praise the name of Adonai our God.
9 (8) They will crumple and fall,
but we will arise and stand erect.
10 (9) Give victory, Adonai!
Let the King answer us the day we call.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Loving God, Living God, Loving Hope, Living Hope, Loving Living Life His Way! "Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues." - Brother Lawrence (1605-1691), Practicing the Presence of God (1692). 
amen
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