Actions Bring Consequencesby Dale Harcombe | More from this Blogger 07 Mar 2009 10:04 PM
While we might criticize these people for not listening to Isaiah's prophecy and the warning God gave, how often do we refuse to listen to what God is saying to us? Maybe we refuse to read His Word as often as we should because we are afraid He will put his finger on some sin we don't want to give up? If we don't change our ways we will suffer judgment as God's people of the Old Testament did. With that in mind, what in your speech or deeds needs to be changed? Isaiah 3:9-12 Judah declared her deeds defiantly God's people stand accused. Isaiah tells them they have 'brought evil on themselves,' verse 9 by their defiant behavior and by flaunting their sin. Are you defying God's presence in your life? How can you change that this week? None of us are perfect. We all sin. What matters is how we deal with our sin. Do you confess your sin to God? How do you declare your sins to God, defiantly, proudly or in an attitude of repentance? Actions have consequences. How different is both the attitude and the response of God to the righteous.. God promises that it will all 'go well' with the righteous, verse 10. If God's people had been righteous they could have expected God's blessings. Isaiah 3:13-4:1 God declares judgment on Judah, divesting them of riches. The Lord's judgment would come on his people, because they refused to repent. It will come on us too if we refuse to repent. Maybe it has already. Has the Lord had to take something away from you, to cause you to repent of past sins? If not, don't wait till He has to take such drastic action. Repent now of whatever sin God is talking to you about. Bible veres from the New American Standard Version Please visit these related blogs 10 Ways to Change Your Attitude What Do You See in the Mirror? How to Deal with Guilt - Part 1 Learn more about Dale Harcombe  Dale has a passion for books and writing. She writes in various forms, from articles to poetry to fiction for children and adults. Relevantchristian tags User Comments  Realtalktime (170) 09 Mar 2009 10:21 AMMy friend and I just had this very conversation and I believe that is the problem with a lot of people. They find it hard to turn to God because they are not ready to give up their sinful ways but yet want to receive God's greatness and blessings. I believe our sacrifices are just one way to show Him that we appreciate the blessings He bestows on our lives. Just as you said, we're not perfect and even though we may fall backwards it's all about not giving up and doing our best to change from our sinful ways! Thank you!  Dale Harcombe |
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