Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg, Herren, Israels Hellige Gud, har skapt menneskene. Spør Meg om det som skal komme for barna Mine. Ikke sett spørsmålstegn ved det Jeg gjør for dem, for det Jeg har skapt! Jeg har dannet jorden og menneskene på den. Med egne hender strakk Jeg ut himmelen, og hele himmelens hær er plassert der av Meg. Jeg har satt kong Kyros til å tjene Meg. Jeg skal hjelpe ham på hans vei. Han skal bygge Min by og sette Mine bortførte barn av Israel fri. Dette gjør han uten betaling eller lønn», sier Hærskarenes Herre.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to the people of Israel. He says that they can ask Him about the future and even command Him regarding His work. The key message is that God invites His people to engage with Him and seek His guidance.
Explained for Children
Imagine God as your dad, and He's telling you that you can ask Him anything about what's going to happen in the future. He also says you can even ask Him to do something special for you. It's like asking your dad for help with your homework, but in a much bigger way!
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC during a time when Israel was facing political and spiritual challenges. The message was aimed at the Israelites, reminding them of God's sovereignty and the importance of seeking His guidance and wisdom.
Living It Out Today
A concrete example could be a family planning a big move to a new city. Instead of making the decision based solely on their own intuition, they could pray and seek God's guidance, asking Him about the future and how this move might affect them and their faith.