March 19, 2014
It was a this-changes-everything moment. Life would never be the same from this point on.
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord” (Isaiah 6.1)
In a time of political, economic, and spiritual uncertainty, a divine encounter would change the life of one man - and all he would impact. Ultimately, this watershed moment would propel a prophet on a monumental mission that even today yields rich insights to those who study his inspired words. But, the task before him was far from easy: “Go, and tell this people: 'Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed.” (Isaiah 6.9-10) A stubborn and disobedient people would hear his words, but would never truly perceive and respond.
Each of us are called to a radical encounter with our Creator Father so that we might be changed and commissioned. Like Isaiah, it often seems we are called to minister to those who are unresponsive. But, if we would learn anything from Isaiah’s divine encounter, it is that the encounter and commission are real, regardless of the response of others. We indeed have encountered the Living God, and have been commissioned to study, know, and share His life-changing word. The response by those we encounter is a matter of their heart and mind.
This can be the day of an extraordinary encounter with our Creator. A life-changing encounter during a time of Bible study and prayer changes everything. We experience the presence of our Father in an unprecedented way. Our sinfulness becomes painfully obvious, but His grace wonderfully overwhelms us. Delighted with this life-changing encounter, His call to service becomes abundantly clear, and we are eager to fully respond.
This can be the day that changes everything. Live expectantly. Live faithfully. Be zealous to know, respond, and serve.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord” (Isaiah 6.1)
In a time of political, economic, and spiritual uncertainty, a divine encounter would change the life of one man - and all he would impact. Ultimately, this watershed moment would propel a prophet on a monumental mission that even today yields rich insights to those who study his inspired words. But, the task before him was far from easy: “Go, and tell this people: 'Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed.” (Isaiah 6.9-10) A stubborn and disobedient people would hear his words, but would never truly perceive and respond.
Each of us are called to a radical encounter with our Creator Father so that we might be changed and commissioned. Like Isaiah, it often seems we are called to minister to those who are unresponsive. But, if we would learn anything from Isaiah’s divine encounter, it is that the encounter and commission are real, regardless of the response of others. We indeed have encountered the Living God, and have been commissioned to study, know, and share His life-changing word. The response by those we encounter is a matter of their heart and mind.
This can be the day of an extraordinary encounter with our Creator. A life-changing encounter during a time of Bible study and prayer changes everything. We experience the presence of our Father in an unprecedented way. Our sinfulness becomes painfully obvious, but His grace wonderfully overwhelms us. Delighted with this life-changing encounter, His call to service becomes abundantly clear, and we are eager to fully respond.
This can be the day that changes everything. Live expectantly. Live faithfully. Be zealous to know, respond, and serve.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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