“It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
God’s Word always bears fruit and gives us exactly what we need. This verse is a good reminder of that truth. There’s a lot more to this promise for us to rely on and glean wisdom. I just love how peaceful it makes me feel to hear about God’s intentionality in accomplishing his will in our lives.
Context: Isaiah 55 speaks of how God meets and cares for his people. For Isaiah to be sharing such truth would be a bit different from the gloom and doom messages God had been giving him about the punishment to Israel for their disobedience. This chapter is full of hope, and this verse fits in beautifully to point us toward the benefits and importance of paying attention to God’s word, the truth.
What does it mean to you that God’s Word is “sent out?” To me, that simply refers to what happens each time we open this holy book. God’s messages to us are waiting to jump off the page and into our hearts. When we read God’s Word, we are giving God the opportunity to refresh us and speak to us in exactly the way he intends.
I remember when I was first starting to explore God’s Word. I would often feel lost or unsure of what I should be reading. Taking this verse to heart brings comfort to know that no matter what, God was going to use his Word in some way to accomplish his purpose. God is always moving and producing fruit,” so I don’t have to be worried I’ll miss out or choose wrong.
We can all read the same passage, but it will no doubt speak to us differently. That’s why I love sharing my reflections. While I know they’re “mine,” it’s my hope God that will use them to accomplish his purpose for you or someone else reading the same passage.
We never have to put limits on God or question the validity of his Word. Isaiah’s message from God says that the word of God will “prosper everywhere” he sends it. God is in control. God sends it, and he does it on purpose. How does that make you feel?
Let’s pray. Father God, your Word continues to amaze and thrill me. Each word is carefully designed to be fruitful and bring about your purposes. What confidence and comfort that brings! I am so grateful for each moment I spend with you in your Word. Continue to open my eyes to your truth so I can be refreshed and able to share with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
