Topic: Isaiah’s Truths: Lesson 2- Sin-full and Forsaken!
Bible Reading: Isaiah 2
Memory Verse: Isaiah 3
Alas, sinful nation, A people laden with iniquity, A brood of evildoers, Children who are corrupters! They have forsaken the Lord, They have provoked to anger The Holy One of Israel, They have turned away backward.
Good evening ladies and gentlemen! How are you doing this evening? How has your day been? And your week, so far? Despite all the ups and downs you may face, just know that God is in control! He’s not done with you! He’s given you life; you purpose on earth has not been filled! Don’t loose hope! Have Faith! God will surely come through for you! He has not failed anyone yet! Hallelujah!
Today, we are continuing with our new series, Isaiah’s Truths, with the second lesson! Today (and the rest of the week), we are addressing very important issues about Christians! God (and the Holy Spirit) is using this opportunity to draw attention to people to reflect on their ways and change! It is very important that we strive to follow God’s Will for our lives- and not “our” will for our lives!
Have you read yesterday’s post? What were your thoughts on it? Please feel free to share what you learnt or what struck you the most! Well, with all that, let us get right into today’s message!
Are we failing God with our lifestyle? Being a Christian in this 21stCentury is definitely not easy! We can’t compare our situation now to previous times; however, with the discovery of the internet, social media, artificial intelligence, etc. everything seems right and fit in this world! Are we making the conscious effort to stay firm and grounded in God’s Word? You see, there is an increasing thing line between what is acceptable to man and what is acceptable to God! Why? Well, the evolution of all the things mentioned above (internet, social media, etc.), can be used to propel the Kingdom of God! However, it can easily lead you in another direction if you are not strong and deeply rooted in Christ! Unfortunately, that’s what has happened to many Christians!
This path we are on (building a relationship with God), it is a very difficult and selfless decision! There are many Christians that have faltered or are in the process of faltering! Many Christians living sin-full lives and have forsaken God! The things that Christians do; are very surprising! We live our lives as though we control it- we do whatever pleases us! And many times, we try to justify our actions with God’s Word or the image we have created to the world as being Christians! This is wrong! We must stop that! All these vile, corrupt acts and practices must stop! We always wonder why people are taking up other religions, etc. unfortunately, the sad reality is that our lives are not reflecting our talk! The way we live our lives there’s no difference between us (Christians) and non-Christians- how do we expect to change someone when we do not represent (and live) that change!
This has been going on for a long time! Is it fair to say God is angry at us! Oh yes, He is! He is a fair and just God! However, He is a jealous God! He does show His wrath towards the people who are against Him (or take Him for granted). Is that the path we want to be on? Well, let’s rise up and stand firm in Him! Everything we crave for and want; we can get from God! The only difference is the timing! We live in the world that seeks quick or instant results! Everything around us, seems to want (and need) us to get instant results- instant ways to be rich and wealthy, instant ways to gain power, instant ways to get fame and influence, the list goes on and on! The God we serve is Faithful, all the things we long for, belong to us already! The only thing is that God wants to teach us the skills to manage and preserve all those things! Most importantly, He gives us a great gift/ reward- eternal life!
This evening, as you read this message, I would like to encourage you to take a few moments of your time to assess your relationship with God! Have you fallen-short? Are there things you would like to change or improve upon? Well, the time is now! Get back to God now! He is calling all His children back to Him! He is looking for His people to bless and anoint! Are you part of them? When God is choosing His children, will you be called too? It’s time to arise and get back to the Word! It’s time to arise and draw closer to God! Hallelujah! God bless you!