The seventh chapter of Isaiah tells us that the LORD told Isaiah to
take his son, Shearjashub, and go out to meet Ahaz. He was to carry the message
that Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah would not prevail against him. God, through the prophet,
told Ahaz to ask of Him a sign. Ahaz refused to ask a sign; and God spoke yet again and asked this
question:
"Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God
also?"
At
this point, I choose to lift the question out of context and apply it to
ourselves.
Do we weary God with our obstinance? Do we not consider that He
has somewhat for us for which we must ask? Do we continue in our way
even when it is clear that our way has yielded nothing? Should we not ask a
sign of God?
Jesus said, “ Ask, and it shall be given
you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
For
every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that
knocketh it shall be opened.”
The directions are clear. It’s in the Book.
6 comments:
It humbles me to think of God's great patience towards me. I'm sure I weary Him all the time, yet He continues to love me and show His grace to me.
Shelly, God's grace, mercy, patience, and love keep us close. He holds our hand.
When I feel so weary, it's good to know that the Lord knows what weariness is too.
john
John, interesting take on the lesson. We certainly know that with as many children as He has, God must understand weariness!
I get signs from time to time. Interpreting them can be tricky.
Shark, "keep your heart in tune!"
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