Scripture Graphics 23

"The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness." Isaiah 26:7-9

So much in these verses!
- Is my path in uprightness?
- Do I wait, keeping in the way of God's judgments?
- Is my desire to God's Name?
- At night, do I let my thoughts wander or turn them to Christ?
- Do I seek God early? (Early in the day, early in a decision)

Do I put as much effort in *living* Christian as I do in trying to "sound Christian?" God can see through a facade. We may deceive others into thinking we're pleasing God, but He knows our heart and motives.

Do I search God's Word (daily!) for myself to see His standard for fear and honor? Or do I apply rules that man has set because it "sounds good for a Christian to do that?"

This was spoken to Israel, but it also applies to us. We tend to think if God answers "no" or "wait" to our prayers that maybe He didn't hear, or maybe we didn't pray hard enough or use the right words, or He didn't understand our request. But it easily could be that God is waiting because He is being merciful and gracious to us.

Instructions for all people: praise God. Instructions for older generations: make known God's truths. If these two pillars crumble, society will crumble. Which begs the questions: Am I actively praising God? And, even though I'm not a parent, am I making God's truths known to others?

"I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour....I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins." Isaiah 43:11, 25

What comforting words: "I, even I." Isaiah has several beautiful promises attached to "I, even I." I encourage you to look them up today!