Pay Attention

O. T. #1644 "Pay Attention"
March 9, 2020
Isaiah 42-Part 6
Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. (verse 18)

LET IT GLOW

Pay attention, God's child. Listen up, dear one. Will we harken to the voice of God's Word and Holy Spirit? Are we listening with an obedient heart? Will we apply or heed what is heard?

Israel would receive punishment for not obeying the laws of God. As said before, Judah and Israel sinned by worshiping idols. Idols were made from hewn stone or carved wood or metal. Its image was a human being or an animal, made with man's hands. Idols are not capable of seeing, hearing, speaking, or doing anything for their devotees.

God's redemption of His people from exile is not to be complete until His Servant returns to reign over the faithful remnant in the land of Israel who have believed on Jesus Christ. (Rom. 11:25-27; Rev. 11:13). ( MacArthur)

As we look back over chapter 42, how did Christ fulfill Isaiah's prophecies when He came the first time? MacArthur says:

• In reference to verses 1a-3, it was seen when Christ was baptized (Matt. 3:16-17) and at His transfiguration (Matt. 17:5) and His general demeanor.
• In verse 6, Christ extended the benefits of the New Covenant to the church (Heb. 8:6, Luke 4:18).
• Then with verse 7, Jesus healed physical blindness and provided liberty for the spiritual captives (Matt. 11:5, Luke 4:18) and Jesus removed spiritual darkness at His First Coming (Matt. 4:16).

God keeps His Word and promises. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

There is our challenge for today-will we believe Jesus and what He said?

LET IT GROW

Judah and Israel tasted the wrath of God because they paid no to the Lord. The Lord charged Israel, His servant, with unfaithfulness. They were spiritually deaf and blind. In spite of Israel's deafness, blindness, and defective righteousness (verse 24), God will uphold His principles of righteousness. They had to taste the wrath of God because they paid no attention to the Lord. (MacArthur)

Judah and Israel had a choice between God's rich blessings and exile. They chose exile. (Tony Evans)

Isaiah warned Judah and Israel that captivity was coming their way, but they paid no attention to the prophet.

Will we pay attention to what God says to us or not? Do we desire to be overcome by the presence of God? Will we invite the Holy Spirit to speak to us? Do we desire His blessings, then obedience is how we receive them.

LET IT GO

Open my ears and eyes, Jesus.
I want to obey what you have to say to me.
I want to see where You are working and join You in kingdom work.
I want to be a doer of the Word and not just a hearer.