08.27.08
Isaiah - Day 85
Scripture: Isaiah 5:5 (NIV): " 'Now I will tell you what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it well be destroyed; I will break down its wall, and it will be trampled.' "
Thought: To me, things not going well in my life are an immediate signal from God.
Question: Has "protection" been removed from my life?
God reaffirms His authority. He has the right to do whatever He wills at this point. He created this vineyard, He can do anything He chooses with it now. His choice? No more protection will be available: no more "hedge" or "wall." This leads to almost immediate destruction and "trampling." The enemy may enter freely--there is no more barricade around Israel, (or the unfruitful Christian). Disobedient Christians experience more attacks from the enemy than do obedient, fruitful ones, because God removes His protection in order to correct them.
Does your life feel "trampled" upon? Maybe the LORD is trying to tell you something.
Prayer: Loving Father, it is truly a grace from You if You remove the hedge of protection around me. Perhaps then I will examine my life and return to You. So be it! Amen.
