Isaiah 57:11 “Whom have you so dreaded and feared that you have not been true to me, and have neither remembered me nor taken this to heart?…”
Something about this passage resonates with me because I see it clearly in today’s society. We may not worship the same idols as those mentioned here, but a quick look at what people put their faith in these days reveals a long and startling list: money, hard work, ourselves, society’s opinion, other people, the list goes on. Clearly, that’s not good. Our faith must reside in God alone.
Isaiah 57:12 “I will expose your righteousness and your works, and they will not benefit you.”
When I die, I hope my Savior will greet me with a hearty, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” I certainly don’t want to hear the pronouncement, “Your works, your righteousness, they will not benefit you.” That seems to indicate that my kingdom work on earth was not useful. And to then be told, “Let your collection of idols save you” (Remember the list? money, hard work, ourselves, society’s opinion, other people, the list goes on.), I truly want no part of that destruction. Jesus, Help me.
Isaiah 57:13a “When you cry out for help, let your collection of idols save you! The wind will carry all of them off, a mere breath will blow them away….”
Lord, Even reading these verses draws me closer to You. Thank You. When I read verses 11-13a, my heart pounds, my breathing quickens. It is not soothing or comfortable. But when I read verse 13b, I can breathe again. I can fill my lungs with Your air and Your peace. Help me to take refuge in You always, Lord. Draw me closer. Amen.
Isaiah 57:13b “…But whoever takes refuge in me will inherit the land and possess my holy mountain.”
Have a blessed day.