Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek Yahweh while he may be found.
Call on him while he is near.
Let the wicked forsake his way,
and the unrighteous man his thoughts.
Let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him,
to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Isaiah 55:6-7 is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's mercy and forgiveness. The passage encourages people to seek Yahweh while he may be found and to call on him while he is near. This means that we should not delay in seeking God and turning to him, because there may come a time when it is too late.
The passage also calls on the wicked to forsake their ways and the unrighteous to abandon their thoughts. This means that we must turn away from sinful behavior and thoughts and instead return to Yahweh. This involves a change of heart and a commitment to follow God's ways.
The passage promises that if we do return to Yahweh, he will have mercy on us and pardon us. This means that God is ready and willing to forgive our sins if we sincerely repent and turn to him. We do not need to fear punishment or rejection from God, but can instead trust in his love and forgiveness.
Isaiah 55:6-7 is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's mercy and forgiveness. It encourages us to seek God while we still have the opportunity, to turn away from sin and to trust in his love and forgiveness.
