Scripture Focus:
“Who is this who comes from Edom…? ‘It is I, the Lord, announcing your salvation! It is I, the Lord, who has the power to save!’” (Isaiah 63:1, NLT)


Observation 
In Isaiah 63–64, we see the Lord as a mighty warrior and merciful redeemer — the One who tramples His enemies in judgment yet carries His people in steadfast love. Isaiah remembers how God redeemed Israel and grieves how their rebellion grieved His Spirit, leading to desperate pleas for God to come down once again and show His power. He confesses that all people are defiled by sin, that even our best deeds are like filthy rags, yet clings to hope in God as the Father and Potter, the One who can shape His people anew. Psalm 107 echoes this truth with a call to give thanks to the Lord, remembering His unfailing love and wonderful works — how He rescues the lost, the broken, and the desperate, and satisfies the thirsty with good things. Together, these passages remind us that the Lord, who conquers sin, death, and every enemy, is also the One who restores, redeems, and calls His people to live in continual praise.


What Can We Learn From All of This?
Jesus is our conquering hero. He declares that no one else could do what He has done — because He alone is God, our Savior. He saw our helpless state, stepped in, and defeated our greatest enemies: sin, death, the flesh, the world, and Satan. Now He wants to be the Potter in our lives, shaping us into vessels of honor for His glory.
And though He does not need our praise, how can we remain silent if we have experienced His love, seen His power, and tasted His blessings — especially the gift of salvation? True praise flows from a heart of gratitude and love.
This posture of worship and surrender is also how we keep ourselves from falling back into the cycle Israel fell into — rejoicing in God one moment, then drifting into rebellion the next. Most of the consequences we face are born from our own choices to walk in the flesh and grieve the Holy Spirit. But praise re-centers us, keeping our eyes on Him and softening our hearts. And when we do fall, God in His mercy always brings us back.
Psalm 107 calls us to action: “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” Our praise should not only fill our hearts but also spill over into our words, so others can hear of His great love and wonderful works.


Lesson for Me
If I truly believe that Jesus is my conquering King, then I must live as one who belongs to Him. That means daily surrender — denying myself, asking Him to fill me with His Spirit, and walking in step with Him. It means opening my mouth to tell others about what He has done. Praise keeps me grounded, humble, and close to my Savior.



Application Questions
1. Am I daily surrendering my life to the Potter, allowing Him to shape me?

2. How often do I intentionally pause to praise God for His love, redemption, and blessings?

3. What story of God’s redeeming work in my life do I need to share with others this week?

4. Where am I trusting my flesh instead of relying on His Spirit?

Prayer 🙏
Lord Jesus, my conquering King, thank You for seeing me in my helpless state and rescuing me. Thank You for defeating my enemies — sin, death, Satan, and the world — and for redeeming my life with Your blood. Help me to live each day surrendered to You, filled with Your Spirit, and walking in the joy of my salvation. Teach me to praise You continually and to tell others of Your unfailing love. Shape me as the Potter shapes the clay, and keep me close to You. Amen.


 Reflection: John Chapter 2
John 2 gives us the beautiful story of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where He turned water into wine. Mary’s words, “Do whatever He tells you,” are a powerful call to obedience for every believer. Those who were closest to Jesus — the servants who listened, obeyed, and participated in His instructions — were the ones who witnessed the miracle firsthand. The rest of the wedding guests simply enjoyed the benefits without ever realizing what Jesus had done. This ties perfectly into Isaiah 63–64 and Psalm 107: Jesus is our conquering Savior who redeems, restores, and calls us into deeper relationship with Him. When we live in obedience, fully surrendered to the Potter’s shaping, we don’t just hear about His works — we experience His transforming power up close.

The second half of John 2 takes us to Jerusalem, where Jesus cleanses the temple. This moment reveals a deeper theological truth: Jesus is zealous for true worship — a worship that isn’t transactional or outward but flows from hearts surrendered to God. When He says, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,” He points to His own body as the true temple (v. 19–21). Wow amazing,  the presence of God is no longer confined to a building but is fully revealed in Christ. And by His death and resurrection, He makes His people living temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). This connects back to Isaiah’s cry for God to “come down” (Isaiah 64:1): in Jesus, God has come down — to cleanse, redeem, and dwell among His people.
Just as He cleansed the temple in Jerusalem, He desires to cleanse us — His living temples — so that our lives reflect His holiness and glory. Isaiah’s image of the Potter shaping the clay reminds us that our lives are meant to be formed by His hands, set apart for His purposes.
Psalm 107 calls us to respond: “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” Just like the servants at Cana, we are called not only to witness His power but also to share what He has done, so others may see and glorify Him.


Lessons from John 2

1. Obedience unlocks the miraculous. Like the servants at Cana, we experience God’s power when we do whatever Jesus says.
2. True worship requires cleansing. Jesus desires to drive out anything in our lives that keeps us from wholehearted devotion.
3. We are living temples. Because of His death and resurrection, God’s Spirit now dwells in us — we are called to be holy vessels for His glory.
4. Our story matters. The redeemed are called to tell of His works (Psalm 107:2), sharing how He has transformed our lives so others may believe.

• Ask the Lord: “Where in my life do You want to cleanse and restore me so I can be a true temple for Your glory?”

• Write out a testimony of what He has done for you and pray for an opportunity to share it with someone this week.