3-15-06 Isaiah 45;19

Isaiah 45:19 (KJ21)
I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, ‘Seek ye Me in vain.’ I, the LORD, speak righteousness; I declare things that are right.

Isaiah 45:19 (NAS)
I have not spoken in secret, In some dark land; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a waste place’; I, the LORD, speak righteousness Declaring things that are upright.

Isaiah 45:19 (NIVUS)
I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob’s descendants, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I declare what is right.

Isaiah 45:19 (NLT)
I publicly proclaim bold promises. I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner so no one can understand what I mean. And I did not tell the people of Israel to ask me for something I did not plan to give. I, the LORD, speak only what is true and right.

When the Lord Jehovah speaks to you, it is usually something that will build you. He rarely says anything that is destructive. His words arrange situations and circumstances according to His commands and promises. He does not hide His will from you, nor does He keep it secret. It is not disguised or covert. He does not keep you ignorant or in the dark. He does not intend His words to cause you misery or sorrow.

Instead He desires you to rise and abide. He wants to life you, so that you will endure. He has established and strengthened you for success. He intends your seed to be fruitful. What you conceive will bear; what you sow will yield. You, however, must seek God in worship and prayer. Strive after His will. Ask and request what you require from Adonai. This is not a waste of your time or your words for the Lord your God will not leave you in a worthless and empty place, where there is nothing. You will never seek the Lord in vain.

Adonai has appointed prosperity for you. He has spoken cleansing words over you and these have brought you righteousness. He has boldly announced straightness and evenness to your path. He has declared that your life shall be filled with everything that is right, sweet, and pleasant. His words will manifest goodness for you, for He esteems you highly.