Alan Peake
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Isaiah 33:6 "In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your treasure." Picture an ancient ruin, thousands of years old. There are solid stone floors and maybe a few walls standing, but the roof is gone. If we were to stumble upon it, it wouldn't seem significant, but with knowledge of its legacy, it's a treasure. The Israelites had forgotten the history of God's goodness, making ruins of their legacy. As they looked at the disarray before them, they attempted to build something new, established on other powers and gods. They lost the understanding of the treasure in God-centered life. But hope was not lost. Isaiah prophesied restoration, knowing a Messiah was coming. Jesus sacrificed everything, even to the point of death, to restabilize our relationship with God. In this fulfilled promise, we see the treasure returned. When we balance our lives on Jesus, we can be assured of stability. Instead of placing trust in walls that will crumble or roofs that cave in, we know that our hope is in the foundation that remains even in the ruins. Like Isaiah, we trust in God who builds us a rich store of salvation, knowledge, and wisdom. Jesus, we thank you for your sacrifice, which gave us the treasure of salvation. Amen.






















