A moment of stillness (74).

Discipline is necessary. I am bringing my justice near; it is not far away, and my salvation will not delay. I will put salvation in Zion, my splendor in Israel. Isaiah 46:13 The word justice that is used in this verse is interchangeable with righteousness. Israel knew the depths of God’s punishment because of their…

A moment of stillness (21).

Merciful discipline. But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the Lord our God to preserve a remnant for us and give us a stake in his holy place. Even in our slavery, God has given us a little relief and light to our eyes. Ezra 9:8 Ezra was overwhelmed to see the…