Read Isaiah 11:1-10

Read Isaiah 11:1-10

The royal line of David is like a tree that has been cut down; but just as new branches sprout from a stump, so a new king will arise from among David’s descendants.

²     The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom,

and the knowledge and skill to rule his people.

He will know the Lord’s will and honour him,

³           and find pleasure in obeying him.

He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;

⁴           he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless.

At his command the people will be punished,

and evil persons will die.

⁵     He will rule his people with justice and integrity.

⁶     Wolves and sheep will live together in peace,

and leopards will lie down with young goats.

Calves and lion cubs will feed^x together,

and little children will take care of them.

⁷     Cows and bears will eat together,

and their calves and cubs will lie down in peace.

Lions will eat straw as cattle do.

⁸     Even a baby will not be harmed

if it plays near a poisonous snake.

⁹     On Zion, God’s sacred hill,

there will be nothing harmful or evil. The land will be as full of knowledge of the Lord

as the seas are full of water.

10 A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be a symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honour. ^[1]

Think

As we anticipate Christmas, we anticipate the birth of a King.  With the birth of this king comes a new Kingdom.  New branches sprout from a stump (Vs 1).  Are you ready for new beginnings?

Pray

Thank you God that through Jesus you renew all things.  Renew us today as we prepare for your coming.

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⁴ 11.4: 2 Th 2:8

⁵ 11.5: Eph 6:14

⁶ 11.6–9: Is 65:25

^x Some ancient translations will feed; Hebrew and well-fed cattle.

⁷ 11.6–9: Is 65:25

⁸ 11.6–9: Is 65:25

⁹ 11.6–9: Is 65:25
11.9: Hb 2:14

10  11.10: Ro 15:12

^[1] American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible: The Good news Translation (2nd ed.). New York: American Bible Society.