🪨 Isaiah 63

Isaiah 63 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “But they rebelled, and grieved his holy Spirit. Therefore he turned and became their enemy, and he himself fought against them.” Isaiah 63 opens with these words: “Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of…” The line to keep is Isaiah 63:17: “O Yahweh, why do you make us wander from your ways, and harden our heart from your fear? Return for your servants’ sake, the tribes of your inheritance.” Carry the word “wander” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Isaiah 63:17: “O Yahweh, why do you make us wander from your ways, and harden our heart from your fear? Return for your servants’ sake, the tribes of your inheritance.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Isaiah 63? Then try this: Read “O Yahweh, why do you make us wander from your ways, and harden our heart from your fear? Return for your…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.