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White Like Snow, August 17
Isaiah 6:1-10
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name
is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a
contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive
the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 57:15
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In the vision that came to Isaiah in the temple court, he was given a clear view
of the character of the God of Israel. “The high and lofty One that inhabiteth
eternity, whose name is Holy,” had appeared before him in great majesty; yet the
prophet was made to understand the compassionate nature of his Lord....
In beholding his God, the prophet ... had not only been given a view of
his own unworthiness; there had come to his humbled heart the assurance of
forgiveness, full and free; and he had arisen a changed man. He had seen his
Lord. He had caught a glimpse of the loveliness of the divine character. He
could testify of the transformation wrought through beholding Infinite Love.
Henceforth he was inspired with longing desire to see erring Israel set free from
the burden and penalty of sin. “Why should ye be stricken any more?” the
prophet inquired. “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though
your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like
crimson, they shall be as wool.” ... The God whom they had been claiming to
serve, but whose character they had misunderstood, was set before them as the
great Healer of spiritual disease....
The heart of Infinite Love yearns after those who feel powerless to free
themselves from the snares of Satan; and He graciously offers to strengthen
them to live for Him. “Fear thou not,” He bids them; “for I am with thee: be not
dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee; yea, I
will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” ...
Have you, reader, chosen your own way? Have you wandered far from God?
Have you sought to feast upon the fruits of transgression, only to find them
turn to ashes upon your lips? ... Return to your Father’s house. He invites you,
saying, “Return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.” “Come unto me: hear, and
your soul shall live.
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