The Divine Favour Of

GOD

Isaiah 54:6-10

6 For the LORD has called

you like a wife deserted

and grieved in spirit, like a

wife of youth when she is

cast off, says your God.

7 For a brief moment I

deserted you, but with

great compassion I will

gather you.

8 In overflowing anger for a

moment I hid My face

from you, but with

everlasting love I will have

compassion on you,” says

the LORD your Redeemer.

9 “This is like the days of Noah

to Me: as I swore that the

waters of Noah should no

more go over the earth, so I

have sworn that I will not be

angry with you, and will not

rebuke you.

10 For the mountains may depart

and the hills be removed, but

My steadfast love shall not

depart from you, and My

covenant of peace shall not be

removed,” says the LORD,

who has compassion on you.

The marriage relationship is often used by God to describe His

relationship with His people. The relationship had broken down due

to Israel’s sin and adultery with other gods. The bride had been

unfaithful…

At this point, Israel is

likened to a barren wife,

deserted and distressed in

spirit (verse 6).

Very often when we are displeased with someone, it develops into resentment and maybe even hatred. God’s displeasure with His people is not like that – it is not ever mixed with hatred.

• Psalm 30:5a “For His anger endures but a moment; in His favour is life…”

• Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

• Isa 54:7 “For a brief moment I abandoned

you, but with deep compassion I will bring

you back.”

• Isa 54:8… with everlasting kindness I will

have compassion on you, says the LORD,

your Redeemer.

• Psa 86:15 But You, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

• Exodus 34:6 6 And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

• Matt 9:36 36 When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed

Isaiah 54: 9 “This is like the days of Noah to Me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn

that I will not be angry with you, and will not rebuke you.

Isaiah 54: 9 “This is like the days of Noah to Me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn

that I will not be angry with you, and will not rebuke you.

But Noah found favour in the eyes of

the LORD and God was gracious to

Noah.

God provided Noah and his family

with an ark to make them secure.

The Servant described in Isaiah 53

is the ARK

Jesus was made sin for us to turn

away God’s anger from us.

Isa 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over

you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you

ablaze."

Isa 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over

you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you

ablaze."

God hath not promised skies always blue, flowers strewn pathways all our lives through, God hath no promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain.. But God hath promised strength for the day, rest for the labour, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above …unfailing kindness, undying love

• 10 For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but My steadfast love shall not depart from you, and My covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

• Ecclesiastes 1:4 One generation passes away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abides forever”

• Isaiah 46:4 “Even to your old age & grey hairs, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you. I will carry you and rescue you”

God is not mad at you; He’s mad about you

• God never stops loving you

• Rom 8: 36-39 ....36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor

God is not mad at you; He’s mad about you

• God created us for a purpose.

• Acts 17:28 – For in Him we live and move and have our being.

God is not mad at you;

He’s mad about you• God wants us to enjoy abundant life.

• John 10:10 " The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

God is not mad at you;

He’s mad about you

• God gave His Son as a sacrifice to cover all our sins.

• Rom 8:1 – There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.

God is not mad at you; He’s mad about you