Isaiah - Day 130
versebyverse | October 24, 2008 18:04
Scripture: Isaiah 7: 10 & 11 (NIV): "Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 'Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.' "
Thought: To me, we often persist in earth-bound self-confidence when we could be supremely blessed by supernatural power.
Question: Is it all right to ask God for a sign?
Notice here that the LORD directly spoke to Ahaz. We have no doubt that these are God's words and God's invitation to "ask...for a sign." But didn't Christ condemn the Jewish leaders of His day who persisted in asking for signs? Yes, He did. But He was empowered to condemn them because He knew their hearts and motives. He also knew their religion thrived in unbelief. Here in Isaiah God is throwing out an opportunity of belief to Ahaz. Will he take it? The invitation is wide open and quite broad in range: "...whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights." God is ever extending Himself this way: in pure vulnerability. What will Ahaz do? What will you do with God's open arms of invitation?
Prayer: Omnipotent God, You are so gracious to us! You would go to the highest heights or deepest depths to inspire faith in us. And You have! Thank You! Amen.
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