Isaiah 40-46

Having read through some of Isaiah, I wouldn't say that I've studied it like I'd like to.

That being said, I'm really grateful for the opportunity and exposure that I have had in these past couple of weeks.

Here are some of the highlights I've gleaned from Isaiah 40-46...

Mentioned names of Jehovah:

• the Lord God
• he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth… that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in
• the Holy One
• the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth
• the Lord, the first, and with the last
• thy God
• thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel
• the Lord that created thee
• thy Saviour
• the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King
• he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins
• the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts… the first… the last
• the Lord, thy redeemer
• he that formed thee from the womb
• the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth
• a just God and a Saviour
• God, and there is none else
• God, and there is none like me

Here are some of his attributes and characteristics, according to these chapters:

Our creator, someone who never has--and never will--stop fighting for us. He feeds us and gathers us and carries us. He is with us, to strengthen, help, and uplift us. He will destroy the wicked; but he will also remember his promises to the righteous. He will redeem us.

I think these are the most powerful, fierce, and tender passages of scripture I have ever read. As I read them, I could not help but weep. I was surprised. I love the scriptures, and I'm not a complete robot, but I can't say that I find myself crying all that much when I read. As I read, I felt so, well, loved. 

I would challenge anyone who is feeling discouraged, or beaten by life, or just unloved—to read these chapters. Pay attention to the names of the Lord, then look at what this King, this universe-builder, has promised to do for you...that should help.