Scripture: Isaiah 8.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Isaiah 8:11-14 (NLT)

11 The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said,

12 “Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them.

13 Make the LORD of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble.

14 He will keep you safe. But to Israel and Judah he will be a stone that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare.

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

When I read verse 13 I think about God demanding that we make Him holy in our lives – set apart as the most important part of our lives. A Rock that we can go to in deepest confidence, yet private, and knowing that He cares for us, and will listen to our praise and to our greatest concerns. Unlike our friends where they try to listen to us but can do so very little, God is our creator and the author of all things around us, so He will listen from a heart of love for His creation. God wants the very best for His children! Initially when I read this passage I felt touched by this up to the point of the first short sentence in verse 14, however I came to realize that for some, this Christian/Godly relationship would really be a hindrance to them, as it may speak contrary to their bad habits, or their principles at work, or in the ungodly relationship that they are involved in. Friends, I want to share with you this morning that my God loves you with such love that He was willing to allow the sacrifice of His only Son to die a cruel earthly death, as a sacrifice for your sin and mine, all so that we could enjoy eternal life with our Father/Creator. As I make Jesus holy in my life and give Him permission to direct my daily path and my daily life, I spend each day in anticipation of His mighty works and His unparalleled love to everyone that accepts Him as Lord. Aren’t you tired of trying to handle life on your own? Accept this Savior of mine and make Him holy in your life. Allow Him to take control and lead you into all righteousness. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything that I can help you with in finding and accepting this kind of love, this kind of faith and this kind of love extended by the King of all times, Jesus the Christ.

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

Father I thank You for loving me enough that You gave everything so that I may have life eternally with You. Oh that I may truly make You holy in my life today and everyday so that others may be encouraged by Your love extended through me, and may want to know and experience You in a very personal way. Please speak to readers of this devotional today and show them how important it is to make this very critical decision in their life, right now.

 

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