SCRIPTURE

Studied: Isaiah 3

OBSERVATION

1. Isaiah 3:10 ~
   Tell those who obey God, “You’re very fortunate — you will be rewarded for what you have done.”
   
2. Isaiah 3:11 ~ Tell those who disobey, “You’re in big trouble — what you did to others will come back to you.”
   

APPLICATION

1. Isaiah the prophet had some encouraging words here for those who obey God. First of all he said that we are very fortunate, or blessed in obeying God’s commands. We are blessed in being provided God’s Word to guide us through this life. Just as God gave His Son Jesus so that we may have life eternal, He has also provided His Word, the Bible, to guide us through all of life challenges and daily situations. God then uses Isaiah to tell us here in this verse that we will be rewarded for all that we do in obeying Him. This makes it all worthwhile, as this helps me to understand that God is not only there seeing when I fail or falter, but also watching and helping me to succeed in following His commands and His will.
   
2. I believe it is evident in this verse that we are either a person that obey or disobey God’s commands. In verse 10 we were given the outcome for those that obey. For those that disobey, God warns that they are in ‘Big Trouble’ and they will also receive their payment or penalty, they will have a payback for all that they did to others. I see this as a warning to those that disobey God and treat their brother, or their neighbor, or church member, or coworker in a way that displeases God. They will one day receive back the same treatment that they did to others.
   

PRAYER

1. Thank You for being a God of love and for being there for me, not only through my failures or boo-boos but in the areas of my life where I may succeed. I have so much incentive to continue doing Your will: My love for You as my Savior and Lord; My appreciation for the wonderful sacrifice that You made for me so that I may have everlasting life; and especially on the day that I will see You face-to-face to hear You say ‘welcome my child, well done good and faithful servant’. I know that You will probably have lots more in store for me, but that is all the reward I could possibly want or expect. Thank You Father for Your everlasting love!
   
2. Father, You have shown me in one verse here what I can expect if I obey You, but yet You have warned me of the outcome of disobeying you. My desire is to obey You and serve You each and every day of my life. Please be my constant reminder when I am tempted to do otherwise. Please give me the strength each day to draw closer to You and to do Your perfect will until the day that You call me home to be with You. I am reminded of the chorus: “Jesus draw me close, closer Lord to You, Let the world around me fade away, Jesus draw me close, closer Lord to You, for I desire to worship and obey”