Meeting 8/8/14
Isaiah 61-66.

Ch. 61:
*v.1-3.  How do we pull this off?  Only by His Spirit.  I remember the verse: "Not by power, nor by might, but by My Spirit, says the Lord". Zechariah, I think.
*v.3-11.  From seeds to oaks.  This thing is gonna take some time.  Hang in there and be patient.  It takes a while for His Spirit to transform us into the men He says we are.

Ch. 62:  Talking about Israel, but...
*The Savior is still saving.  The Creator is still creating.  The Redeemer is still redeeming.  He is faithful and true.  When He speaks, He means it, it happens, and nothing can stop Him.  And He is for us and with us.  He still loves us.  I must never forget this.

Ch. 63:  
*A picture of both sides of the fence.  History vs. Future.
*Opposition vs. times of peace- seasons.  We can relate to these ebbs/flows, cycles.
*v7.  Pray; give testimony; use positivity and thankfulness as offensive weapons; remember what He has done for me!

Ch. 64:
*v. 4,5.
*Faith, Belief, Trust, Hope- while under pressure, during challenging times, hardships, persecutions.  

Ch. 65:
*He spells it out clearly.  Another picture of both sides of the fence.  Choices?
*Such good news of hope for people.

Ch. 66:
*v.1,2
*v.3,4. Abominations, choices, heaven vs. hell.
*The Lord is sovereign.  We are moving towards the Kingdom.