Listening

O. T. #1632  "Listening "
Feb. 19, 2020
Isaiah 41
I, the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am He. 
(verse 4b)

I am currently in Phoenix at a business conference soaking up the sun
and enjoying the desert scenery. God has made all things beautiful. Being away from the normal routine gives me a quiet atmosphere to better listen to God speak. A time of renewal is needed every now and then. Here are some good tips for us in this chapter.


LET IT GLOW 

Have you been waiting on the Lord? Are you soaring above your problems? Are you gaining new strength spiritually? How's your walking and running? No more weariness when you leave it with Jesus? Are you walking in His ways and running to your loving Father?

What does God want His people and nations to do in the first 4 verses?

• Keep silent before Him and listen;
• Renew their strength;
• Approach (access, entrance) Him;
• Speak to Him;
• Draw near together. 

God was inviting the Jews of Judah to come to Him. 

He invites us daily, too. How reassuring it is to know God is in charge of diseases and enemies. 

LET IT GROW 

Look back at Abraham 's life. God did a lot for him found here:

• He called Abraham from the east and gave him victory wherever he went. 
•  Gave him nations and conquered kings like Abimelech and Pharoah. 
•  Made them like dust. 
• Pursues them as Abraham followed God's steps, then passed by safely, yet not knowing where he was going, except following God.
•  Gave victory as Abraham kept obeying God. 

 After the time of captivity of the Jews was over, they too would be in no danger like Abraham, if they followed God's path. The same goes for us believers.

In verse 4b, God says, I, the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am He. 

God is the everlasting and eternal God. He exercises control over everything-nations, people, and situations. He doesn't grow old over time. He never surrenders His authority. He regulates the affairs of the world from His throne. He continues to be God even when people reject Him or replace Him with their own gods. He is the Great I Am.
Holy is the LORD God Almighty. He was, is, and is to come. This God loves you and me. How amazing is He!

LET IT GO

Thanks be to Jesus for being the bridge between me and a Holy God.
Help me to listen to You and follow Your path for my life.
How wonderful You are!