In Chapter 50 we see Isaiah being persecuted for His message and stand for the Lord. He did not waiver or cower to their demands or hurtful acts. 6 "I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. 7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame." He knew with God's help that He was in no danger, but they were in a very precarious position. God instructs us (who have no spiritual light on our own) vs.10 to trust in the Lord to walk in the dark. He wants to be our light and will guide us.
Many times we forget the great access we have to the father and the different dimensions and power of our God. In chapter 51:12 the Lord tells us "I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men, the sons of men, who are but grass... 16 I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand— I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, 'You are my people.' " (NIV) He promises to turn the tables on our oppressors when we return to Him.
In chapter 52 our Lord is our deliverer and redeemer. 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" He will go before us and after us to guard us along the path.
In Mark 12 Jesus answered the greatest commandment question: 29"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. 'There is no commandment greater than these." Understanding this the way our Lord does, brings us into a true kingdom viewpoint of God's purpose for His world. We then see Jesus instructing us to watch out for those who like importance and seats of honor yet will mistreat widows and make lengthy prayers only for show. we see Him saying the widow,s offering was more than their great showy gifts. We must keep our hearts humble and clean to have the Lord greet our offerings and sacrifice of service as acceptable to Him. That only comes through the cleansing power of Jesus when we confess our sins and pray daily and walk in the light as He is in the light.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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