Day 68: Love, Holiness, and the Call to Repentance

Today’s Reading: Song of Songs 5–8; Isaiah 1–6

Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025

To the Faithful Readers

Today’s readings draw your heart into the height of love and devotion, then shift to the solemn call of God’s holiness through Isaiah. Song of Songs 5–8 closes the poetic celebration of love, commitment, and delight, reflecting both human intimacy and the deeper spiritual longing God has for His people. Isaiah 1–6 confronts the reality of sin, the need for repentance, and the grandeur of God’s holiness. Together, these passages teach that love without holiness is incomplete, and holiness without love is empty.

Reading Instructions

Read Song of Songs 5–8 attentively, noting the expressions of love, longing, and delight. Consider how these images mirror God’s covenantal love for His people. Then read Isaiah 1–6 slowly, reflecting on the vision of God on His throne, the awareness of sin, and the promise of purification and restoration. Meditate on the balance between love and holiness in your own life.

Guided Devotional

1. Who is God?

• The Lover of Souls – He passionately pursues His people with steadfast love (Song of Songs 8:6–7).

• The Holy One – Isaiah reveals God’s glory and absolute purity (Isaiah 6:1–3).

• The Just Judge – He cannot ignore sin, calling His people to repentance (Isaiah 1:16–18).

• The Redeemer – Even in judgment, He offers purification and restoration (Isaiah 6:7).

2. What Are the Ways of God?

• God desires love that is genuine, faithful, and enduring.

• God requires holiness—He calls His people to moral and spiritual purity.

• God blends mercy and justice, offering forgiveness to those who repent.

• God calls us to examine our hearts honestly, turning away from sin and pursuing His ways.

3. What Is His Character?

• Faithful – His love never fails, even when we stray.

• Majestic – His holiness commands awe and reverence.

• Just – He addresses sin with fairness and truth.

• Merciful – He cleanses and restores those who seek Him genuinely.

Golden Nugget

True love and true holiness cannot be separated: God’s people are called to respond to His love with hearts that honor His holiness.

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for Your steadfast love and Your holy presence. Cleanse my heart of all sin and fill me with a love that reflects Yours. Teach me to pursue holiness without fear, and love without compromise. May my life bring honor to Your name in devotion and obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Activation Challenge

• Reflect on your own relationship with God: is it more about love, or about holiness? Ask Him to balance both in your life.

• Identify one area where repentance is needed and act on it today.

• Express love and encouragement to someone as a reflection of God’s covenant love.

Next Reading:

Day 69 – Isaiah 7–16

Continue in Isaiah, observing God’s guidance, warnings, and promises of hope amid rebellion and turmoil.