A Visual

Isaiah 32 – the last part of the chapter – what an awesome visual.

Let me describe it to you like this:

We all live in a valley, beneath this large mountain, and we look up – His Spirit is pouring down the mountain causing our dry ground to be fertile for planting.  His justice runs rampant in our streets, and his righteousness rules. 

All of a sudden, fruit trees start coming up from the ground and the fruit that is hanging is not oranges and apples – but rather peace pears.  As these peaceful pears drop to the ground, the whole countryside lives in quiet, confidence, and peaceful dwellings.  Every home is secure and undisturbed, and all who reside inside are at rest.

And even though there will be hail that comes and flattens forest and destroys cities, where the Spirit is pouring down, there will be fruitfulness and freedom.

Where the Spirit of the Lord dwells – there is freedom – freedom from turmoil – freedom to rest.