Who or What Are We Serving?

O. T. #1718  Who or What Are We Serving?"
June 23, 2020
Isaiah 65

LET IT GLOW


The answer to Isaiah's  previous prayer is found in the last two chapters. God speaks of the Gentiles who have come to trust in His salvation through Jesus Christ. The unconditional election of the Gentiles is found during the New Testament church age. Paul quoted this first verse in Romans 10:20. Our gracious God chose us to be His children and offers salvation still to non-Jews.

Israel considered itself to be the only people of God, but the time could come when other nations that were Gentiles would seek Him. God's people today are those who accept Jesus as Savior and Lord, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. (Life Application Study Bible)

In our world situation, people are sincerely searching for God. So be prepared to share the gospel. As Christians, we can tell them how to have eternal life in heaven.

LET IT GROW

How does God describe the Jews?

• They directly disobeyed His laws when they worshiped and sacrificed to idols (Ex. 20:1-6).
• They consulted the dead and evil spirits (Lev. 19:31).
• They ate forbidden foods (Lev. 11).
• They considered themselves superior to others, holier than thou, so Jesus called the hypocrites (Matt. 23:13-36)

God said He would pay them back for their sins with His judgment. God knew the hearts and minds of the Jews during this time. Thus, He sent them into captivity in a foreign land, the Babylonians. Even the righteous ones had to suffer for the sins of the nation. Those were Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and the three Hebrew boys.

Our lesson today is for us to leave judgment of other, as well as their punishment, to God.
If God gave us all what we deserve, He might wipe us out. but His mercy is great towards those who repent. He is ready to give us not what we deserve and not giving us what we do deserve. That's grace and mercy.

Take a look into our life-do we have anything more important than God and Jesus? If so, then it becomes an idol. What we love, and think about, we serve. Who or what are we serving?


LET IT GO
Lord Jesus, we need our minds transformed and renewed daily.
May Your Word penetrate us, changing our thoughts and actions.
May we bear fruit in what we say and do, for Your glory.