We have recently displayed a Bible verse at Bishopton Station. If you have come to the site because of that poster – welcome!

The words on display are taken from Isaiah 55 verse 6 and contains a direct appeal from God to men and women:

“Seek ye the Lord while He may be found”.

These words are only part of the verse and are placed in the context of the chapter, so why not read the chapter for yourself? If you do not have a Bible, there is an excellent free online version at:

https://thekingsbible.com/Bible/23/55

The chapter opens with an appeal to men and women who are tired of spending money on things that do not satisfy their spiritual thirst or hunger. How many have spent a lot of money on concerts, dances, theatres, movies, holidays, or food and drink only to discover the next day that there is still something missing in their life? The pleasures of the world are expensive but they never satisfy.

The Lord Jesus when He was in the world told men and women that He is the water and bread of life:

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven” John 6:51

“If any man thirst let him come unto me and drink” John    7:37

We are more than our bodies. We have a soul and a spirit that cannot be satisfied by the things of the world. We were created to enjoy fellowship with God. But our sinful nature has separated us from God. And so the invitation comes to us:

“Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near”. Isaiah 55:6

This is a time limited offer! With the invitation comes a warning that He will not always be found or be near to us. Time is short and death is sure.

“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon” Isaiah 55:7