King Ahaz and the people had again gone astray from the ways of God.
The repeated warnings and rebukes of the prophets had fallen on deaf ears. They
had continued in following after their own ways and totally disregarded the
Lord. Isaiah points out that they had already exhausted the patience and efforts
of the men of God. Now Yahwah, through the prophet offered them a sign, so they
might listen, but they turned down that too! To this Isaiah attaches the
grievous warning, a charge of ‘wearying’ also the eternal God, whom he serves.
God is longsuffering and ever so patient with mankind, and particularly so with
His people. It is clear from scripture however, that Yahwah sets a limit to the
abuse he will allow from man. A boundary is set in God’s mind to how far man
can ignore His love, kindness and forbearance. In our day especially, we are
most blessed, and have been given much more again by the Lord. We have
knowledge and personal experience of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
We have the full revelation of God’s Word in writing, to teach us the details
of His will. We have the Holy Spirit to guide us, and lead us into all truth
and righteousness. We have the established record of the millions who have gone
before us, and have lived unto the Lord, their testimonies bearing witness of
the reality and power of God. We have an ever deeper and greater understanding
of the created world around us, shouting the glory of God, by its divine
design. What else can God do for us to convince us we must serve Him, and turn
from our flesh and the mindset of the world? What more can God supply to show
His great love and care for us and the desire for good things He has towards
us? If we continue to disregard His messages, and turn from His ways are we not
wearing God? When we prefer the world’s tinsel and baubles, the material and
perishing things, to the spiritual treasure of God’s Word and principles, are
we not trying His patience? When we insist on a lukewarm spiritual walk, empty
of fervent prayer, riddled with complaints, irritation and criticisms, are we
not abusing the goodness and kindness of God? When we are empty of spiritual
righteousness and works unto God, but full of the works of the flesh, are we
not teetering on the edge of the precipice and meriting His judgement? May we
wake up to the many blessings and provisions the Lord has given us and in true
thankfulness, with an attitude of gratitude, reach out toward heaven, and
wholeheartedly embrace all that God has for us, without wearying Jesus one
minute more!
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