Isaiah 5 - 6

The highlight of Isaiah's lifetime was seeing a vision of God at the low point of the nation's history.  A beloved king had died; and during the time of mourning and transition, Isaiah's vision was focused on God and His sovereignty and His purposes for Isaiah's life.  This strikes particularly close to me.  In the last 10 days, I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death.  A dear friend - one I've known and worked with for 8 years - passed into eternity.  For the last 10 days, my focus has been on the loss suffered and the grief of the situation.  My focus needs to be kept on The Sovereign; and His call on my life needs to be paramount.  God, in the midst of grief, keep my focus on You!