Words from OT

Last week I happen to flip to Isaiah 54 as I was driving to meet David, Leo and Mingxiu. I was praying that I would receive a word from God, and behold he gave me this chapter.
- Promise of a barren woman (fallen Israel) who is not bearing children (bearing fruits/characters/good results) will become with many child. That is we may have seen discouragements, setbacks but the promise is we will see results because our work in God is not in vain. The seeds planted will begin to spurt with growth.
-Promise of enlarge the tent (house of God/his people). Prepare as the promise says more and more people will come to know Christ and we need to make room and prepare for them. Prepare in our hearts that God will stir and begin his work on personal note.
-A reminder that we have been redeemed just as the widow has been by God. Although we may have slacked off and even disobedient, but God has taken us back in because he has deep compassion and everlasting kindness for us.
-Promise that he will not hide his face anymore but he will always be there with us no matter what happens. This is his unfailing love and the covenant of his peace to us.
-Promise that his people will have great victory and the faith will strong, and the church would be greater than before where we walk in righteousness with deep conviction for God.
-God is the blacksmith (the potter/ the creator) who made people for different purposes for his use. The promise that he is in control hence "no weapon formed against you will prevail" transcribes that God has favor on us, we can overcome opposition and disappointments that occurs when we are walking with God. He has given us the giftings and his Spirit empowers us to overcome. This is his promise.

And yesterday I happen to flip to 1 Chronicles 9 again while meeting Eric, but I prayed in my heart a short prayer that he may give me a word again. And this is what I got from the chapter.
-Importance of our genealogy where we come from, the exile of Babylon to the people of God. From a lost person to Gods chosen people. Confidence in our heritage.
-Gatekeepers are people who protect the church of God, allowing those who want to seek God and stopping those who stir trouble. Protecting all corners of the church, from east, west, south and north. The word "to be aware and alert" speaks out. (The word house known as TENT stands out here.)
-It also says that we are accountable and gatekeepers of one another. That is to keep watch of each other with our spiritual walk. They took turns to keep watch of the tent, working as a team and spurring each other on.
-Gatekeepers were stewards entrusted and taking responsibility of their positions given to them. Meaning in all aspects of our Church life/ministries, they should function as their intended purpose. Not only that but with our personal life we should tie loose ends and do our excellence in our responsibility in society.

All this was to Glorify God in his home, as in 1 Chronicles reminded readers the focal point of peoples life and the house of God is to worship him. Worship him is not with just prayers, attendance etc but it is every aspect of our life. This is a life worship. In summary be confident in heritage -> protect hearts of self/church -> good stewards of our life as we develop our relationship with God and expanding the tent of the Lord.