Daily Bible CEV October 3 Verses

The LORD Will Bring Comfort

Isaiah 51 If you want to do right and obey the LORD,

follow Abraham's example.

He was the rock from which you were chipped.

²God chose Abraham and Sarah to be your ancestors.

The LORD blessed Abraham, and from that one man

came many descendants.

³Though Zion is in ruins, the LORD will bring comfort,

and the city will be as lovely as the garden of Eden

that he provided.

Then Zion will celebrate; it will be thankful

and sing joyful songs.

The LORD's Victory Will Last

⁴The LORD says: You are my people and nation!

So pay attention to me.

My teaching will cause justice to shine like a light

for every nation.

⁵Those who live across the sea are eagerly waiting

for me to rescue them.

I am strong and ready; soon I will come to save

and to rule all nations.

⁶Look closely at the sky! Stare at the earth.

The sky will vanish like smoke;

the earth will wear out like clothes.

Everyone on this earth will die like flies.

But my victory will last; my saving power never ends.

⁷If you want to do right

and to obey my teaching with all your heart,

then pay close attention.

Don't be discouraged when others insult you

and say hurtful things.

⁸They will be eaten away like a moth-eaten coat.

But my victory will last;

my saving power will never end.

A Prayer for the LORD's Help

⁹Wake up! Do something, LORD. Be strong and ready.

Wake up! Do what you did for our people long ago.

Didn't you chop up Rahab the monster?

¹⁰Didn't you dry up the deep sea and make a road

for your people to follow safely across?

¹¹Now those you have rescued will return to Jerusalem,

singing on their way.

They will be crowned with great happiness,

never again to be burdened with sadness and sorrow.

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