3-21-07 Isaiah 49:9

Isaiah 49:9 (KJ21)
that Thou mayest say to the prisoners, ‘Go forth,’ to them that are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ "They shall feed on the paths, and their pastures shall be in all high places.

Isaiah 49:9 (NAS)
Saying to those who are bound, ‘Go forth,’ To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ Along the roads they will feed, And their pasture will be on all bare heights.

Isaiah 49:9 (NIVUS)
to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’ "They will feed beside the roads and find pasture on every barren hill.

Isaiah 49:9 (NLT)
Through you I am saying to the prisoners of darkness, ‘Come out! I am giving you your freedom!’ They will be my sheep, grazing in green pastures and on hills that were previously bare.

Have you ever tried to go forward, but something seemed to block the way? You may almost feel bound and imprisoned. Perhaps even your own words have you tied up and your oath has harnessed you to an obligation from which you want to be freed.

Do not let yourself lose your hope, for the words of Another can and will allow you to come out of your prison. You will begin to move forward towards your dream once again. The Lord your God has already spoken His promises over your life and into your situation. You will see the results that God has purposed for you. The darkness and obscurity that you have experienced will begin to dissipate and you will no longer be hidden from view. The confusion that has dimmed your mind will lift.

Then you will be revealed to the world as a brand new discovery. As you travel on your journey, you will graze and feed along the way. The Lord your Shepherd will lead you only to green and lush pastures. He will take you to high places. Even if the land seems barren and bare, you will have provision, for the Lord Jehovah is your special friend and companion. He will always take care of you.