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Bible verse
Isaiah 64:8
“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
What it means
We are clay, and God is the potter whose hands are shaping us still. That image brings humility and comfort at once: we are not finished, and we are not abandoned. Even the pressure we feel may be His careful forming. He does not discard the marred vessel but remakes it, and in Christ He is remaking us into His likeness. Yield to the Potter, for His touch is patient and kind, and the thing He is making is good.
Isaiah 64:8 at a glance
| Reference | Isaiah 64:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Isaiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Isaiah 64 |
| Topic | gods plan |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Ephesians 2:10
- Psalms 119:73
- Jeremiah 18:2-6
- Psalms 138:8
- Psalms 100:3
- Isaiah 44:24
- Isaiah 29:16
- Isaiah 45:9
- Isaiah 63:16
- Isaiah 43:7
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Isaiah 64:8?
It is in Isaiah, in Isaiah 64. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Isaiah 64:8?
Readers most often set it beside Ephesians 2:10, Psalms 119:73, Jeremiah 18:2-6, Psalms 138:8. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Isaiah 64:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Isaiah 64:8, before any of us arrive. We bring you Isaiah 64:8, gods plan. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Isaiah 64 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Isaiah 64:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
