“Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”
— Isaiah 1:18
The Hebrew phrase “Lechu-na venivakecha yomar Adonai” conveys an invitation from God:
"Come now, let us reason together."
But it is not merely a legal argument — it is the voice of a loving Father who desires to reconcile with His children.
- Lechu (לְכוּ): “Come,” or “Let us go” (imperative plural of "halakh" – to walk)
- Na (נָא): A softening, polite particle, meaning “please” or “now”
- Venivakecha (וְנִוָּכְחָה): From “yakach” – to argue, reason, correct; in this form, “Let us reason/discuss/judge together”
- Yomar YHWH (יֹאמַר יְהוָה): “Says the LORD” — in the imperfect tense, implying ongoing speech
This passage reveals God not as a cold judge, but as a compassionate Father. His justice comes with an invitation to return. He seeks not condemnation, but restoration.
This truth is echoed in Hebrews 2:17–18:
“Therefore He had to be made like His brothers in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest… to make propitiation for the sins of the people.”
God’s love is unconditional. He loved us while we were still sinners, not because we deserved it, but because He is love.
But not all receive this love — only those who are born of God can love Him back. The seed of God (1 John 3:9) — Christ — is in those who believe.
Jesus is the seed the Father sowed.
Those who believe in Him are born again and receive the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit, we cannot know Jesus is the Son of God (1 Cor 12:3).
The Spirit does not force us like robots. He is not the cause of our sin.
But when we do sin, He convicts us — gently, persistently, faithfully — calling us back.
Though we are weak and flawed, we now live a changed life.
Even choosing to go to church, to give our time and body to worship, is a transformation.
New believers may struggle, but they begin to realize worldly pleasures don’t compare to true joy found in Christ.
This growth is not by our strength — it is the Spirit’s work in us.
So to those who say, “The Spirit is not in me,”
then ask:
If Satan lives in you, why do you go to church? Why do you pray? Why do you worship and shed tears in God's presence?
Satan would never lead you to the Father.
Your obedience and love for God, even if small, are signs that the Spirit dwells in you.
Don't waste your time fighting Satan in your own strength.
The devil may not even care about you.
You cannot overcome him by emotions or effort.
"Only through the Word, the Spirit, and faith can you resist."
