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DAY 8—The Redemption brings release from shame.

Many—oh, so very many—of the people who are coming to the Lord today are coming from a life of shame. But, for many, this shame is not well founded. Some are ashamed because of the family they were born into. Others are ashamed because of things that happened to them when they were young. Still others are ashamed because of wrongful things they did to others before they knew the Lord. Where restitution is needed, the Lord helps us fulfill it. Otherwise, He blots out our shame and gives us a new life with a testimony for others who still live in their shame. Often, being set free from what we thought was shameful can help us bear a better testimony to those who still suffer from their shame.

Isaiah 54:4,5—Fear not; for thou shall not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. For thy Maker is thine husband the LORD of hosts is His Name; and thy REDEEMER the Holy One of Israel; the God of the whole earth shall He be called. NIrV—Do not be afraid. You will not be put to shame anymore. Do not be afraid of being dishonored. People will no longer make fun of you. You will forget the time when you suffered as slaves in Egypt. You will no longer remember the shame of being a widow in Babylonia.

I Peter 2:6—Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded. (This word confounded is from the Greek kataisku’no, meaning “to be put to shame, dishonored, disgraced of frustrated.”) NIrV—In Scripture it says, "Look! I am placing a stone in Zion. It is a chosen and very valuable stone. It is the most important stone in the building. The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (See Isaiah 28:16)

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DAY 8—The Redemption brings release from shame. Many—oh, so very many—of the people who are coming to the Lord today are coming from a life of shame. But, for many, this shame is not well founded. Some are ashamed because of the family they were born into. Others are ashamed because of things that happened to them when they were young. Still others are ashamed because of wrongful things they did to others before they knew the Lord. Where restitution is needed, the Lord helps us fulfill it. Otherwise, He blots out our shame and gives us a new life with a testimony for others who still live in their shame. Often, being set free from what we thought was shameful can help us bear a better testimony to those who still suffer from their shame. Isaiah 54:4,5—Fear not; for thou shall not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. For thy Maker is thine husband the LORD of hosts is His Name; and thy REDEEMER the Holy One of Israel; the God of the whole earth shall He be called. NIrV—Do not be afraid. You will not be put to shame anymore. Do not be afraid of being dishonored. People will no longer make fun of you. You will forget the time when you suffered as slaves in Egypt. You will no longer remember the shame of being a widow in Babylonia. *I Peter 2:6—Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded.* (This word confounded is from the Greek kataisku’no, meaning “to be put to shame, dishonored, disgraced of frustrated.”) NIrV—In Scripture it says, "Look! I am placing a stone in Zion. It is a chosen and very valuable stone. It is the most important stone in the building. The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (See Isaiah 28:16) GRACIOUS LORD, shame from my past still tries to oppress me. It has hindered me in knowing the ways of Your Kingdom. Today, I turn this shame over to the power of the Redemption by which You have set me free. By Your grace I will walk in this freedom. Here now are these who seem to draw back in their shame, thinking they can’t be free. Please draw them by Your Spirit into the Redemption that will set them free. Brought Back by God’s Mercy—Isaiah 54:1-7 Top of Page © Berean Ministries PO Box 38 Elk Park, NC 28622-0038 Visit Us at http://www.maschil.com