05.10.08
Isaiah - Day 3
Scripture: Isaiah 1:3 (NIV): "The ox knows his master, the donkey his owner's manger, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand."
Thought: To me, western society would do well to awaken to the truth of their own denseness.
Question: Do I understand who my ultimate master is?
Israel, or today's nominal "Christians", are more stupid than animals sometimes when it comes to what we have done with God. We are blind and unknowing of Him and His ways with us if we reject Him. What should come instinctively between Creator and human is often cut completely off. And God grieves over this.
Oxen recognize their "master". Why don't we? I fear it is because God has well-equipped us with gifts, intelligence and free will. He is not to blame, however. When we take advantage of all He has given us and choose to cut ourselves loose from Him we are fully responsible. The donkey knows "his owner's manger." He realizes who feeds him. Why don't we? We have taken God's provisions for granted far too long. We are much more dense than even the stodgiest animals!
Prayer: Generous Master, You have over-blessed me with so much! Help me to give my allegiance to You alone and to listen to You, obey You and follow You always. Amen.
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