Isaiah 2: The Day of Jehovah What better way to spend a day than to go hiking up a glorious mountain to a house where God gives wisdom and guidance about how to live? Isaiah 2 envisions a time when people stream to God’s holy mountain, learning His ways, and nations turn their weapons into tools for peaceful production. This is the promise of the Day of the Lord—a time when God’s kingdom reigns supreme. Yet, this day also brings judgment. Isaiah warns that the proud and haughty will be humbled: “The haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and Jehovah alone will be exalted in that day” (Isaiah 2:17). When Jesus returns, pride and self-reliance will crumble before God’s glory. In our lives, what we treasure often becomes our idol. While we may not bow to silver or gold statues, we chase modern idols: smartphones, faster cars, bigger houses, more time, or , dare I say, Bitcoin. I confess I’ve spent more time these past few years learning about Bitcoin than deepening my knowledge of God. These pursuits, though not inherently evil, can distract us from what truly matters. The good news? We don’t need to wait for the Day of the Lord to experience fellowship with God. His wisdom is available now through Scripture, prayer, and the church. We don’t need more things or excuses to pause and seek Him. True joy comes from walking with God today, humbling ourselves, and prioritizing His guidance over worldly distractions.

Isaiah 1 Devotional: A Call to Repentance As I begin studying the book of Isaiah, I plan to write a short devotional each morning to stay accountable and reflect on God's Word. Isaiah 1 hits close to home. Raised by God-fearing parents and nurtured in the church, I still find myself straying, forgetting who God is. I’m no better than others; I can’t point fingers. Only by God’s grace can I believe, repent, and find salvation through Christ. This chapter speaks powerfully to nations like America, founded on Christian principles but now marked by rebellion. Isaiah describes a people spiritually sick, their cities burned, their land devoured by foreigners, and their defenses crumbling—eerily reminiscent of Sodom and Gomorrah. Our Christian holidays, once sacred, have become vain, even an abomination to God. Our wealth—symbolized by silver—has turned to worthless dross. Our finest offerings, like wine, are diluted with water. Leaders have become rebels, chasing bribes and personal gain. Yet God’s call is clear: “Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression, defend the fatherless, plead for the widow” (Isaiah 1:16-17). Those who forsake the Lord will face judgment, but those who repent will be declared righteous through the saving work of Christ. Reflection: Like Judah, I must examine my heart. Where have I turned from God’s ways? How can I seek justice and show mercy today? Let’s heed Isaiah’s warning, turn back to God, and trust in His redemptive grace.