Isaiah 48:1 Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. 2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. 3I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. 4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; 5I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. 6Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. 7They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them. 8Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb. 9For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.
Word:
Break out of your own thoughts. Enter into Mine. Enter peace, it is a straight way, a high bridge without rails, yet in peace you are safe from falling. Your thoughts, your fears cause you to look at your life and doubt, becoming double minded. If you believe who I said I am, why would you doubt? Love of this life holds you back. Loose yourself to enter into My rest, doubting nothing, being careful for nothing, having your mind stayed on Me.
Misguided devotion, foolish notions and the will of man, all stop the hearing of good men and woman. They refuse to hear truth. They love their own understanding that they have worked for more than My truth that is freely given and freely received. Not owned by man, but the free gift of God. Yet, men love the logic of their mind more than the love of truth, more than Me.
How long should I allow the bold of the flesh to mock My will, My Spirit? I tell you this, good intentions will never replace truth. Rather, they will cause the self righteous to stumble, never to rise again. Be satisfied with what I give you, do not seek to fulfill My will by your desires. Know Me, know My path. I am long suffering, but the day of the gentiles, the covenant of grace ends quickly, as My long suffering ends to the disobedient and proud. Unquenchable fire awaits those righteous in their own eyes. Those who think that they are something will be brought low and I will exalt the meek and the humble. Judge yourself lest I judge you by truth. The law returns to the lawless of My Spirit.
Draw to Me wanting nothing, desiring to do My will. I will exalt the sheep of My fold.
I have never changed, I am the same.
The fruit (of your life) is the Holy Spirit, if you do not bear (humble yourself to God's will) Him in your life, you will be cut off.
Comment:
Wisdom and understanding come from God. Those who lack ask Him.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Sunday, March 2, 2008
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2 comments:
Amen to the words God has spoken to you.
The things that are from above are so easily entreated and peaceable. The words that God speaks to His people are undeniable. But who can teach you to trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit alone? Only God can teach us His doctrine and write it upon our hearts. I thank God for the wisdom that He gives for it is not of man and we can live by every word that proceeds out of His mouth.
Thanks being obedient to share this.
God bless,
Ryan
Amen. He is a righteous judge, perfect in mercy, yet it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the Living God.
I pray my mind be stayed on Him.
Grace and peace,
Rachel
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