"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 31 January 2012"
Today's Blog Title: "Fear God, Heed his Word"
Today's Scripture Reading: Isaiah 8:1-22
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 8:10 "Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us."
In verse 1, Isaiah is commanded by God to take a great scroll and write on it. The witnesses were needed to attest to the date and content of Isaiah's prediction that Syria and Israel, which had then invaded Judah, would soon be destroyed and that Assyria would then "sweep on into Judah". Later, their testimony would establish that Isaiah had indeed predicted would would happen before the vents took place.
The "waters of Shiloh" refers to the waters of the pool of Siloam was was known for its healing power (John 9:7). In verse 10, the words, "God is with us" are not the words spoken by Israel or Judah, but words Isaiah places in the mouth of the Assyrians! In a stunning reversal, God is not with the armies of His people, but with the army of their most deadly enemy. Yet these words should comfort the faithful in Judah, for they make it clear that God remains in control, even when disaster strikes.
The "tone of stumbling and...rock of offense" in verse 14 is quoted in Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:8 as predicatively referring to Christ. A "gin" is a trap. Instead of finding asylum in the Lord, the unbelievers will stumble over Him in disbelief. Fear of God is holding Him in awe; it's respecting God as One who is Living, all powerful, acting in our lives. We need to always remember that God is always in control. If we truly fear God, our respect for his power will free us from fear of constant dangers. Truly Trust God and you will know peace.
"Familiar spirits" refers to witches, and "wizards" refers to male soothsayers. "Peep and.....mutter" is better rendered "chirp and whisper." In times of distress people often turn to witchcraft instead of God. Isaiah here warns the people not to seek these mediums "for the living to the death," that is , "Do not consult the dead on behalf of the living."
A godly fear of the Lord brings a sense of security. A failure to fear God condemns men and women to panic when disaster comes. Their desperate search for will be futile and they are doomed to "fearful gloom." How ironic that those who reject God typically end blaming and cursing Him for their fate!
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Blessings and Peace be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in my life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Fear God, Heed his Word"
Today's Scripture Reading: Isaiah 8:1-22
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 8:10 "Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us."
In verse 1, Isaiah is commanded by God to take a great scroll and write on it. The witnesses were needed to attest to the date and content of Isaiah's prediction that Syria and Israel, which had then invaded Judah, would soon be destroyed and that Assyria would then "sweep on into Judah". Later, their testimony would establish that Isaiah had indeed predicted would would happen before the vents took place.
The "waters of Shiloh" refers to the waters of the pool of Siloam was was known for its healing power (John 9:7). In verse 10, the words, "God is with us" are not the words spoken by Israel or Judah, but words Isaiah places in the mouth of the Assyrians! In a stunning reversal, God is not with the armies of His people, but with the army of their most deadly enemy. Yet these words should comfort the faithful in Judah, for they make it clear that God remains in control, even when disaster strikes.
The "tone of stumbling and...rock of offense" in verse 14 is quoted in Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:8 as predicatively referring to Christ. A "gin" is a trap. Instead of finding asylum in the Lord, the unbelievers will stumble over Him in disbelief. Fear of God is holding Him in awe; it's respecting God as One who is Living, all powerful, acting in our lives. We need to always remember that God is always in control. If we truly fear God, our respect for his power will free us from fear of constant dangers. Truly Trust God and you will know peace.
"Familiar spirits" refers to witches, and "wizards" refers to male soothsayers. "Peep and.....mutter" is better rendered "chirp and whisper." In times of distress people often turn to witchcraft instead of God. Isaiah here warns the people not to seek these mediums "for the living to the death," that is , "Do not consult the dead on behalf of the living."
A godly fear of the Lord brings a sense of security. A failure to fear God condemns men and women to panic when disaster comes. Their desperate search for will be futile and they are doomed to "fearful gloom." How ironic that those who reject God typically end blaming and cursing Him for their fate!
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Blessings and Peace be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in my life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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