Friday, September 29, 2017

Isaiah 46  Here the Lord compares the idols to Himself:

They fall down.
They are made in the image of  beasts.
They must be carried.
They can not rescue anyone.
They are taken captive, just as those who worship them are.
They are made from metal or wood.
They are lifted on someone's shoulders.
They are set in place.
They cannot move, let alone answer a prayer, or help the hurting.

But God..

Brings every person to life, forming us and carrying us in the womb.
"Even to your old age, I shall be the same, and even to your graying years, I shall bear you!"
He not only carries us, He bears our burdens and our sins, and He delivers us.
He declares the "end from the beginning".
He does the impossible.
He accomplishes His purposes and what pleases Himself.
He brings righteousness.
He provides salvation.
He reveals His glory.

An idol must be formed, carried, and set in place.  It has no will, no love, and no purpose.
God forms us, carries us, and brings us to Himself.

"To whom would you liken Me, and make Me equal and compare Me, that we should be alike?" ( v5)
"For I am God, and there is no other; I am God and there is no one like Me..." ( v9)

What a powerful, wonderful, beautiful God we serve!  No other religion can offer righteousness and salvation.  No other religion can stand, but must fall before the One True God.
Hallelujah!!

Father in heaven, You are glorious, majestic, wise, and amazing!  We give You praise and hallow Your Name.  May Your will be done.  Accomplish Your will, Your good and perfect and acceptable will.. on earth as it is in heaven.  Bring Your Kingdom here and reign in all the earth!  Father, we pray for daily bread... and ask for provision for those suffering around this world.  We pray for forgiveness for ourselves, for our nation, for this world of lost sinners who need to turn to You.  Lead us in paths of righteousness and deliver us from the evil one who only seeks to deceive, to steal, kill, and destroy.  Grant salvation for Zion and reveal Your glory in Israel.  Be lifted up and glorified today in my life and in Your church I pray, in the powerful Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

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