The Lord had me look up some things in this verse that were enlightening to me and I think they will be to you as well. NKJ Isaiah 29:24 These also who erred in spirit will come to understanding, And those who complained will learn doctrine."

 

These who erred; [erred means to stray away from the right path, be deceived or to wander out of the way] in spirit [in the inner depth of self] will [this word is a positive promise and means in a way – you can bank on this because it will happen] come [not run astray as in the word erred but come] to understanding [perfect godly wisdom and understanding that changes you, complete knowing. Like 2 Cor 3:18 when we behold the Lord and are changed from glory to glory into His image. This knowing changes us.]

 

AND those who complained [grumbled and murmured but it also means to rebel. Jesus paid the price for our transgressions Isaiah 53:5 and one of the meanings of transgressions is rebellion – so those who rebelled] will learn [to goad as with a sharp stick into the right pathway, to teach to be skillful with the rod as an incentive. Like the Apostle Paul being knocked from his horse to know Jesus as savior.] doctrine [instruction received often through the Holy Spirit, to seize instructions and own it for yourself.]

 

What a promise – so let’s re-word it in light of these meanings. Those who willfully strayed away from the right path, even inside in their spirit, I promise you they will come running to perfect godly wisdom and understanding that will change them. And those who rebelled will learn – even if it hurts a bit, They will learn instruction through the Holy Spirit and receive it and own it as their own.  What an amazing promise.

 

Don’t be discouraged at those places of rebellion, self will and compromise that you can’t conquer – I can and I will, God says. Position yourself daily in My word (instruction) and in My presence by My Spirit and I will begin a work only I can finish. Many of you have been grieved at your failures, weaknesses, and lack of possessing the land, but don’t let the Devil bring you under attack with grief, guilt, condemnation and discouragement. It is I who will change you and restore you and not you yourself. But abide daily in My secret place and give Me access as I have given you access to Me. I saw the tear in your soul because you want so to be perfect for Me and to please Me but lift now your eyes from it and look only at Me and I will heal and I will restore says the Lord.

 

Amen

 

I pray at this holiday season this word is an encouragement to you and helps you focus more on Him. Jesus is what it’s all about.