17 Oct 2014; Isa 1

17 Oct 2014; Isa 1

The book of Isaiah - by Isaiah son of Amos.

He lives through at least 4 kings of Judah. Instead that speaks volume of a long life - but also a purposeful one that God has for him. He don't just lived long, he lived long for God.

Verse 2-3 spoke about the heart of the people, but more importantly, what God is calling the peopl, His children back to Him.

The Wickedness of Judah Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” (Isaiah 1:2-3 ESV)

In the later verse, God pleaded with the children of Israel to come back. What a parent who refuse to gave up.

“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” (Isaiah 1:18-20 ESV)

Isaiah spoke about the conditions of our heart, my heart. Am I right with God? No.

What is wrong? They have forsaken the Lord (verse 4). But they have not stop doing - that is basically still going through rituals of giving and sacrifices. But that deed did not please God.

It is not then the action, but the object of the deed - God.

How then in my life have I forsaken God?
First, where is God in your heart? Do you miss Him?
Second how often do I want to spend time with Him? Busy schedule robs away my desire and my priority.
Third, do I spend the quality time with Him? Or do I go through TAWG, Chruch, worship and other Christian rituals...

God therefore check my heart. Let it be right with you.