Like the leaders of Israel in Isaiah's time, we often are short-sighted, seeing this world and only this world. But when God breaks into our world we see with new eyes; we see a God who turns the world upside down, giving hope and everlasting joy to those who have none in this world.
Application Questions
1. What are the ways that you see short-sightedness in your life?
2. How can you fight the temptation to believe that“tomorrow will be like today” ?
3. What is significant about God offering an“everlasting name” ?
4. How would your life change if you viewed your life through the lens of eternity?
