Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

I would love to claim this scripture for myself. I try to keep my mind stayed on the Lord and for the most part I do a fair job of it. I am not in perfect peace all the time, but I have moments. So is it wrong of me to try and claim this verse?

Isaiah 26:1 and 27:1 both begin with “In that day…” which is prophecy content directed at a specific day and specific events. Verse 3 is caught up in that prophetic vision and by virtue of inclusion relates to those on that day. I have read all the prophecy related and must say I am not in that day.

Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

I would be better off claiming this verse because the blessings of peace are not dependent upon me. They stem from the salvation offered in 85:9 and acts of the Lord in 85:11. That leaves me out of it as pertaining to perfect performance.

I saw this today because I jumped at a conclusion associated with “In that day”. I learned a valuable lesson in reading the prophetic word by making that error. If I could pass this lesson on, perhaps others might benefit from it.

If your assertions do not lead to the same conclusions that are identified at the end of the prophetic message, you were hasty. Here is the conclusion.

Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Do not be hasty. Wait on the Lord.