Song # 1225.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Isaiah is named after a great prophet who lived in Jerusalem in the latter half of the eighth century BC.
The Sovereign Lord said “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind” (Isaiah 65:17). “But be glad and rejoice for ever in what I create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy (Isaiah 65:18). I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more” (Isaiah 65:19). “Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years” (Isaiah 65:20). “They will build houses and dwell in them, they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit” (Isaiah 65:21). “My chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands” (Isaiah 65:22). “They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the Lord, they and their descendants with them” (Isaiah 65:23). “Before they call I will answer; while they are speaking I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24). “The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my Holy Mountain” says the Lord (Isaiah 65:25).
Thought for today: God speaks to those who listen, and listens to those who pray.
Thought for the future: a Christian’s inheritance is “for ever” guaranteed. Where will you spend your eternity?