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Isaiah - Day 4

versebyverse | May 11, 2008 08:49

Scripture: Isaiah 1:4 (NIV): "Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to coruption! They have forsaken the LORD; they have spurned the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him."

Thought: To me, there is only woe to a nation or people that would choose to push God away.

Question: Have I caused myself to be "loaded with guilt"?

The blame is squarely placed upon Israel--upon us. It is not God Who is to blame in this matter. We are corrupt. We do evil. We have the guilt. What an indictment against Israel--against any who disregard God! These words describe a people overcome by the disease, the spreading leaven of sin. It has taken over the whole "nation", it has "loaded" them with guilt, it has resulted in an entire "brood of evildoers", it has ended in complete corruption."

What has caused this overwhelming disaster? They have "forsaken" or completely left God behind. They are marching away without Him, turning their "backs on him." They have "spurned" their own Maker. Webster defines "spurn" as "to kick away or trample on, to reject with disdain." I see an equal and opposite reaction to a total repudiation of God! When God is removed, the full tide of sin will roll in.

Prayer: O Holy One in heaven, please help us all to realize where we have gone astray and help us to accept responsibility for our sins. Amen.