Greetings,
We read in Isaiah 26:9 (NKJV) – “With my soul I have desired You in the night, Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early; For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.”
Isaiah desired God and His “judgments.” Did that mean he was asking God to punish humanity for doing wrong? Oh, no! Not one among us is without some kind of fault or failure. I shudder when I hear people ask God to punish others, knowing how much we all deserve God’s wrath.
The word “judgments” refers to God’s divine laws. As we learn more about those laws, we understand the difference between righteousness and evil. Those who obediently follow God’s guidance are blessed, while those who ignore and refuse to follow His ways will suffer pain.
Because Christ lives, you and I have no reason to fear God’s wrath or punishment. At Calvary, Jesus paid the price for our disobedience. Like Isaiah, as we learn more about Him, we are free to seek God and His divine favor upon our lives.
Thank You, Jesus, for paying the terrible debt for our sin and then rising again from the grave. I pray that You will teach us Your divine laws so that we may be in alignment with Your plans for our lives.
Today, I’m worshiping with Crowder and “Because He Lives.” https://youtu.be/La9Zy917JcQ
Remember to wash your hands often with soap and practice social-distancing.
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor