Isaiah 5

It took me about 8 minutes to read this chapter. In 5:7 God speaks about the harvest that he expected from Israel but didn't receive. Then he details what he expected in this harvest; justice and righteousness. I believe that this is the same harvest he hopes to reap from our lives. The focus of the harvest is not the end of our lives but rather the regular produce of his vine. With regard to justice God is looking for right actions as he people deal with one another. As far as righteousness God is looking for the comittment in the lives of his people to hold fast to his word, to remain true to his standards, to pick up the cross of Jesus and follow his way of suffering regardless of the personal cost.
Stuart