The counsel of God is perfect!

“In repentance and rest you shall be saved;
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15

This verse in Isaiah contains powerful spiritual counsel for living with God. It defines the essence of how to walk with God.

Repentance is not an act. It is a continual process of returning to God moment by moment for correction and forgiveness. It is turning away from sin and turning to God. It is a recognition that your only hope for righteousness resides in God and not in self.

Repentance is the only way you can enter into the power and glory of God’s domain. God is holy and will not allow sin to touch Him. This barrier can only be broken by the blood of Jesus.

The concept of rest is not about sleep or idleness. It is about resting in God and not relying on self. It is drawing upon God for strength, wisdom, protection, and guidance. Resting is a discipline of seeking God out for every challenge in your life. It is a deep sense that God knows the perfect solution for all your needs. It is a realization that launching out in life without God will lead to trouble.

Quietness comes to your inner being because you have prayed to God for all your needs and are trusting Him to keep His promises to give you an abundant life.

You can be totally confident in God because He delivers His people and will give you the strength to meet any challenge in life.

God will give you a much better life than you can ever give yourself if you let Him!