Isaiah 66 - 10.22.25

Scripture

Isaiah 66:2 

These are the ones I look on with favor:
    those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
    and who tremble at my word.

Observation

I want God’s favor! I decided to look up the meaning of each of the words in this verse to help me understand.

Humble: reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission

Contrite: feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior

Tremble at God’s presence: to experience a profound and reverent awe of God’s holiness, power, and authority, which leads to a sense of humility and a desire to obey Him immediately. It is not a terrifying fear but a healthy respect that inspires a deep and immediate commitment to live according to God’s will, even when it is difficult or doesn’t make sense.

Application

God looks on us with favor when we are humble – when we acknowledge that He is the God of the universe – holy, mighty, and all powerful. It is only because of His great love for us that we are allowed to enter His presence. He tells us to submit to Him and His plans for us.

God looks on us with favor when we are contrite – when we are truly sorry for our transgressions, when we understand that it is only because of His great love for us that we are saved, when we understand that we are powerless to save ourselves.

God looks on us with favor when we tremble in His presence – when we stand before our almighty God in awe and we allow His presence to change us.

I watched a short video yesterday that explained why we sometimes tremble during exercise. Trembling happens when muscles are challenged, it’s part of the growing and learning process. Let’s challenge ourselves to spend time trembling before our mighty God so He can grow and change us and draw us into deeper relationship with Him.

Prayer

God, may I learn not to fear what man can do, but to understand the fear of God – a true reverence for who You are that leads to obedience. May I learn to put your will above my own. May I submit myself to you and allow myself to be changed when I stand in Your presence.

Debbie Dunn