#soap # Isaiah 04 ## Title: Less But Beautiful ## Scripture: (Isaiah 4:2) “At that time the crops given by the Lord will bring admiration and honor; the produce of the land will be a source of pride and delight to those who remain in Israel.” (NET) ## Observation: In today’s chapter, Isaiah is talking about a day coming when there will be fewer people, but the glory of the Lord will guard them. Many people think that the only way to experience the goodness of God is when things are going well and everything appears successful. The truth is, sometimes things have to get out of the way so we can more clearly see the Lord’s nearness. Experiencing God’s presence has little to do with what is happening on the outside and more about the position of our heart on the inside. Even though the nation of Israel will be on the backside of judgment, those who remain will experience the goodness of God. Just because we may be going through a difficult season or experiencing the justice of God does not mean we cannot still experience His presence. Remember, God never disciplines us because He hates us. It’s always for our eventual good. Therefore, we can always draw close to Him and experience His presence in our lives. So, no matter what you are going through right now, make a plan to allow yourself to lean into the Lord today. ## Application: Spend time in God’s presence today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always welcoming us into Your throne room.