I will wait for the Lord, Who is hiding His face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him.

Isaiah 8:17

Thought

While we wait, we have to trust, to have faith, but it is God’s grace that gives us that faith. (Michelle Blake)

1. Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee
Israel’s strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of every nation
Joy of every longing heart

2. Born Thy people to deliver
Born a child, and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever
Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

Prayer

To the One Whose joy is the strength to those who live by faith, may You strengthen me that I might have a better trust in You. Help me to go beyond believing in Your promises to clinging to You with an unshakable hope and an unbreakable gratitude. The hope and gratitude of those who awaited Jesus and found joy through the Holy Spirit that He would reign forever. Amen.

Daily Chapters

Isaiah 7, Isaiah 8, and Isaiah 9

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