Heralds Digest

““Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore. For your Maker is your husband, The LORD of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/isa.54.4-5.nkjv The confusion surrounding the absence of desirable satisfaction with increase in material riches and prosperity has often established the misconception about the source of real peace. While the experience of king Solomon remains a good example of the vanity with the presence of position, prosperity, and popularity, it is still difficult to manage the shame from the absence of these necessities of life. However, the Spirit says to those who appears deprived of position (like stunted career progression, strange denial of promotion opportunities, etc), prosperity (e.g., l...

“He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/isa.53.11.nkjv The doctrine of justification does not really contradict the famous law of karma. It is the choice of a just substitute as the scapegoat that appears strange to sane minds. The love of God over sinners demands satisfaction in the punishment of a sinless Saint. The sacrifice of the presence of God, the glory of heaven, and the praise of angels for the wicked world in pursuit of the fallen and fugitive mankind is sufficiently a costly jeopardy. Yet, the love of the Saviour will further demand the labour of His soul and the fellowship with the Father as unconditional price for justification. The wages of sin was paid by the death of the Saviour for the justification of many. Unfortunately, the satisfaction of the Father over the labour of the Son’s love does not necessarily tr...