Isa 55:6-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 55:6-9: 55:6-9 The prophet calls for a response while the time is right. 55:6 while you can find him: When God graciously extends an invitation to salvation, people must respond (65:1 ; Jer 29:13-14 ; Hos 5:6 ; 10:12 ). Those who do not seek him at such times risk never having the opportunity again.

Summary for Isa 55:6-9: 55:6-9 ^a The prophet calls for a response while the time is right. 55:6 ^b while you can find him: When God graciously extends an invitation to salvation, people must respond (65:1 ^c; Jer 29:13-14 ^d; Hos 5:6 ^e; 10:12 ^f). Those who do not seek him at such times risk never having the opportunity again.
55:7 ^g Let the wicked change ... turn to the Lord: True conversion demands a change of how we live in favor of God’s requirements (see 1:16-17 ^h; 30:15 ⁱ; 59:20 ^j).

• have mercy on them: God’s compassion reaches out to the needy and finds them where they are.

• he will forgive generously: Forgiveness of sin is foundational to the good news of redemption (see Eph 1:7 ^k; Col 1:14 ^l; see also Pss 32:1 ^m; 86:5 ⁿ; 99:8 ^o; 103:2-5 ^p).
Summary for Isa 55:8-9: 55:8-9 ^q My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts: God’s plans are marvelous (Ps 92:5 ^r; cp. Ps 94:11 ^s). God’s creatures, including humans, can never fully understand the Creator’s thoughts, but his revelation through his messengers gives great insight and knowledge of some of the things he will do.