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Uschi's Corner
Bi-weekly Devotionals auf Deutsch and English to encourage you.
Then they will praise me. I will give perfect peace to those who are far away and those who are near. And I will heal them,” says the LORD.
Isaiah 57:19
Perfect peace and all is well – doesn’t this sound wonderful, almost like paradise? Exactly! That’s what it comes down to. This is God’s promise for the future when His people have repented from their sinful way.
In fact, verse 19 is the highlight of the whole chapter. The 13 previous verses describe brutally detailed Israel’s sins. But then God’s love for His people becomes obvious – He will again have mercy on them. He will turn to those who humble before Him and who deeply regret their sins. Then He will make them extol Him with songs of praise. By what means God would make this happen was unknown to Isaiah. But he knew that God keeps His Word. Also, he knew already that God’s definition of “healing” contains forgiveness, restoration, and a close fellowship with God.
Only the Lord God Almighty can redeem such a promise – and He will do it for Israel and everyone believing in Him. You and me, we can trust in Gott to make all things good. Through the new life in Christ, we have already a foretaste of what this means: Every time we experience God’s nearness, help, or direction, we notice the deep truth of this very verse: God’s work in our life effects healing, He really provides perfect peace, and we feel the deep desire to praise Him.
„Ich sorge dafür, dass sie mich mit Lobliedern preisen können. Allen schenke ich Glück und Frieden: denen, die in der Nähe leben, und denen, die noch in der Ferne zerstreut sind. Ich mache alles wieder gut. Ich, der HERR, sage es.“
Jesaja 57,19
Glück und Frieden und alles in Ordnung – klingt das nicht wunderbar, geradezu paradiesisch? Und genau darauf läuft es hinaus! Das ist Gottes Versprechen für die Zukunft, wenn Sein Volk von seinem sündigen Weg umgekehrt ist.
Tatsächlich ist Vers 19 das Highlight des ganzen Kapitels. Die ersten 13 Verse beschreiben Israels Sünden in schonungsloser Deutlichkeit. Dann aber wird Gottes Liebe für die Menschen Seines Volkes sichtbar – Er wird sich wieder über sie erbarmen. Er wird sich denen zuwenden, die sich vor Ihm demütigen und ihre Sünden zutiefst bereuen. Dann wird Gott dafür sorgen, dass sie Ihn mit Lobliedern preisen. Auf welche Weise Gott das geschehen lassen würde, wusste Jesaja noch nicht. Aber er wusste, dass Gott Wort hält. Und er wusste auch schon, dass Gottes Definition von „gut“ Vergebung, Wiederherstellung und enge Gemeinschaft mit Gott beinhaltet.
Nur der allmächtige Gott kann solch ein Versprechen einlösen – und Er wird es tun, für Israel und jeden, der an Ihn glaubt. Du und ich, wir können darauf vertrauen, dass Gott alles gut machen wird. Einen Vorgeschmack darauf haben wir schon jetzt durch das neue Leben in Christus: Jedes Mal, wenn wir Gottes Nähe, Hilfe und Führung erleben, merken wir, wie wahr dieses Jesaja-Wort ist: Gottes Handeln in unserem Leben ist heilsam, Er gibt wirklich Glück und Frieden und wir fühlen den tiefen Wunsch, Ihn zu loben.
Bible Reading Plan
Join us as we read through the Bible in 2025. You can join at any time!
By reading from four separate places in the Scriptures every day, you will get a better grasp of the unity of the Scriptures. And you can begin at any point of the year. (This plan used to be named the Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan).
Devotionals
Recommendations for daily encouragement.
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Commentaries
Please find here commentaries we would recommend for daily study.
For 300 years, Matthew Henry’s Commentary has been a favorite of teachers, preachers, and laypeople. His rich exposition and useful applications are perfect for devotional reading and sermon help. This edition features modern, easy-to-read print and J. B. Williams’s extensive 1828 account of Henry’s life and writings.
From Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message, and nature of God’s divine revelation.
For decades, the New Bible Commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Now in this up-to-date fourth edition, the New Bible Commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading one-volume commentary on the whole Bible well into the 21st century.
Unlock the profound wisdom of Scripture with Charles H. Spurgeon’s Whole Bible Commentary: A Comprehensive Guide to Scripture with Insights from the Prince of Preachers (Grapevine Edition). This timeless work brings together Spurgeon’s unparalleled depth of knowledge, illuminating the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
A Masterpiece of Biblical Exposition
Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon offers a thorough exploration of Scripture, blending theological insight with practical application. Each passage is thoughtfully explained, bringing the Word of God to life for readers of all backgrounds.
Digital Resources
Recommendations for study and sharing the gospel.
Logos is a software developed for studying the Bible. They have different plans that give you access to extensive digital resources for study. Plans start at 100 Euro for a year.
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