Devotion , Nov 25, 2014: Isa 8:13, 14 It Is God We Should Fear PROMISES TO POCKET Strong words of judgment are uttered against the nation. The Assyrian army is being readied to attack Israel and its allies (v. 7). It will be a sweeping rout, overflowing and drowning the nation as a river overflows its banks (v. 8). There will be no defense against it (vs. 9-10). The people will be desperate enough to consult all kinds of mediums, even those who talk with the dead, just to find a hopeful message (v. 19). There will be none, since even these mediums will not be allowed to see the light of day (v. 20). Hunger and distress will be over all the land and when the people cry for help (v. 21) they will find nothing but trouble and darkness, terrible trouble and deepest darkness (v. 22). Meanwhile, there is a promise that the Lord is simply waiting for those who would make the Lord their fear (v. 13). For those who honor Him, He is their sanctuary (v. 14). To those who wont, He is a rock of offense, a stumbling block that can break the bones of those who fall on Him. POINTS TO PONDER Sometimes its difficult to justify why peoples hearts can get so hard against that which is right. Even the most dramatic event as the parting of the Red Sea is not enough for some to put all their trust in the Lord. Even the most miraculous phenomenon as a virgin birth is not enough to stop many from scoffing. And even the worst judgment will not turn the minds of some to God but instead the more against Him. But if there is one things thats certain, it is this: There is no winning against God. There is no losing with Him. PLANS TO PURSUE I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him., says the prophet. Where else can one go? What else can one do? For me, I dont see any other course of action. The only best course is towards the Lord, either to fall and be broken in His presence or be healed and exalted. It is Him that I should fear. I need to constantly redefine my reason for existence because I know that whenever I put too much attention upon myself and what is good for me, I take away some attention that I should have given to Him and His. It is the Lord that I should fear. But most of all, it is the Lord that I should honor, love and serve. Maybe, this is the question that I should ask before embarking on anything at all. If the balance is tilting towards myself, it should not be allowed to even start. Is this even possible in this depraved state that I am? God help me but again, is there any other way except Gods way?
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:29:57 +0000
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