Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Scripture:  Isaiah 7:13 (NIV):  "Then Isaiah said, 'Hear now, you house of David!  Is it not enough to try the patience of men?  Will you try the patience of my God also?' "

Thought:  To me, we must often frustrate God with our horrible choices.

Question:  Do I try the patience of God?

Ahaz, king of Judah, apparently irritated his "enemies" into aggression, "trying the patience of men."  Now Isaiah becomes equally frustrated with Ahaz's response to God.  Ahaz claims he doesn't want to "test" God but proceeds to do just that with his independent attitude!  I think people who make poor choices person-to-person will also make poor choices in relating (or failing to relate) to God.

I like the way Isaiah identifies God as "my God"--intimating He is not the God of Ahaz.

Isaiah amplifies the "lesson" of the choice of Ahaz.  How immature to 1) ignite battles between men and nations, and then also 2) "make war" against God by trampling over His kindness!  If Ahaz is blind to his stupidity, that's one thing, but now Isaiah turns to warn the "house of David" (all Jews)--take wisdom from this Ahaz--do not imitate his behavior!

Prayer:  Lord, prevent me from failing to see Your kindnesses!  Open my eyes and heart to embrace You in faith.  May I trust that You have good in mind for me always.  Amen.

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