Today's Devotion (Monday)
ISAIAH 28:22-29
Key Verse:
"This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working" (Isaiah 28:29).
A man recently lost his
life because of his inability to heed simple health advice from his
physician. He had the problem of alcoholism and was severally warned, in
his own interest, to desist from the habit. Even when he had been
diagnosed with liver problem (cirrhosis), he continued in his
drunkenness until he was eventually slain by the evil habit. Whatever
sin a man cherishes, if he does not repent, such is likely to lead him
into some terrible and more complicated problems. This was the point
Prophet Isaiah wanted to make to sinning Israel. He had called to
remembrance, the goodness of God to Israel and the folly of hypocrisy by
the people. He had reminded them that if they continued to harden their
hearts, God would consume them in his wrath. Isaiah warned them of the
unfruitfulness of continuing in their mockery of the word of God (verse
22). The prophet reminded them that being in captivity was not even the
worst form of punishment, but that the Almighty was capable of making
their bands stronger and could wipe them away from the face of the earth
if they did not repent. This captures the situation of some believers
today who, though are passing through some challenges purely brought
about by their disobedience to God, still remain obstinate in their
folly. Rather than repent and pray for forgiveness they begin to heap
iniquity upon iniquity thereby attracting more punishment unto
themselves. If you are in this category, you have the opportunity today
to repent and seek God's mercy. And He will abundantly pardon. For
everyone graciously emancipated from sin, how we need to thread
carefully the paths of this life which has the capacity to make the
unwary miss the mark.
Thought for the day: He who avoids sin like the proverbial plague is wise.
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