Scripture: Isaiah 1.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Isaiah 1:2-4 (NLT)

2 Listen, O heavens! Pay attention, earth! This is what the LORD says: “The children I raised and cared for have rebelled against me.

3 Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care— but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.”

4 Oh, what a sinful nation they are— loaded down with a burden of guilt. They are evil people, corrupt children who have rejected the LORD. They have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I believe that every person would rather hear a message of “Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant”, rather than we are sinful, loaded with guilt, evil, corrupt, rejected the One who created us and cared for us. Although this passage was directed to Judah and the condition in which God saw them at the time, yet I can’t help but think how much worse we are today than they were. God reminded us that even an ox knows its owner and a donkey recognizes its master’s care, yet His people, who are called by His name, created in His image, promised life eternal with Him, yet we ignore the lovely name of Jesus, and many totally reject the Lord. It’s no wonder Jesus said that because we are lukewarm and because we reject Him, He would spew us out of His mouth. Friends, I don’t know about you, but I can’t begin to think about hearing the words, “depart from me you doers of iniquity, I never knew you”. My life is committed to living according to the teachings and commands of Jesus. I am determined to a life of dedication to my Master, Creator, Friend and soon coming King. How about you friend? Do you know Jesus in a very personal way today? Have you surrendered your will and life to Him? Will you be proud to meet Him on the day He calls you out of this world? Please contact me if there is any need for prayer or counsel in this regard by using the link below.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord Jesus, thank You for making a way for me to one day be with You in glory! I want to also say thank You for providing daily help for me to face the trials and temptation of this world. I pray for continued strength, guidance and wisdom each and every day so that my walk and my talk will be pleasing to You and representative of You in every way. Please touch the heart of those that may read this devotional. Open their eyes to see their weaknesses in following You in accordance with Your instructions. Draw them to You and help them to make decisions today that may affect their eternity with You. May I be careful to recognize You in every walk of my life, and may I allow You to impact my life and my walk in ways that will please You and represent You in every way.

 

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