The Lord Will Answer

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Isaiah 58:9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ (NKJV)

In the Old Testament God answered disobedience with famine and nature which would not produce. Herds of the rich and arrogant died away. But when Israel returned to God, He restored their land and herds. When they gave up their idols, God restored their hearts towards Him. Today’s verse reflects His return and desire to comfort those who had returned to worship Him in the ways He had called them to do. All God was asking for was obedience and unconditional love, but many had walked away on their own defying God. Upon their return, fellowship was restored.

What happens when we take life in our own hands and move away from God? He moves into grace and mercy, drawing us back into fellowship with Him. D.L. Moody once said, “I keep short accounts with God.” In short, he did not let much time go by between sin and confession. That is great advice. Recognize failure fast and confess it quickly. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (NKJV)

When the Israelites returned to God in committed fellowship and lived the life of restoration, they called out to the Lord and today’s verse was His response, “Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ Fellowship with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords is sweet and wonderful!

Maintaining close fellowship with God is a matter of reading and studying His Word and spending time in prayer on a consistent basis.

Key Thought: When you read the Word of God, do not forget to live the Word of God. The two go hand in hand. All else can be a struggle!

Prayer: Dear Father in Heaven, help me to keep “short accounts” with You. Help me to sensitive to Your calling me into restoration with You when I go astray. Help me to stay the course that I may see your direction and follow You more clearly. In Jesus’ name I pray! AMEN!!!

Have a Blessed and Wonderful Day!!!

In Christ,

Ted Wilkins

© 2026 Ted Wilkins

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