Isaiah 33:6
Nothing in this world
will last; the foundations you build upon when focused on the measures of
success offered according to the worldly views will not last and the dreams you
have will soon crash and burn… There are a lot of things which we seek in this
world, (happiness, peace and stability) which can only be obtained through the
grace and mercy of God… Today’s devotional reminds us that God is the only
solidified foundation as Isaiah starts this verse by saying, He will be the sure foundation for your times… No matter the heights of depths that you reach
or fall to, the foundation you have upon the Lord will not waver nor give way…
Amidst instability you have a stable source who is Jesus Christ… The word of
God tells in the 13th chapter of Hebrews that in times of despair we can look to our
elders and call to remembrance how God brought them through and find comfort in
knowing that the same God that did it back then can do it today… It is in
verses 6 through 8 that we find these words, So we say with confidence, “The Lord
is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Remember
your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome
of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the
same yesterday and today and forever. The enemy wants you to seek
after things which will not last; however, the word of God tells us (just as we
studied previously) that you must lay up your treasures in heaven where a thief
cannot steal and moth cannot destroy… This is the sure foundation we see in
Isaiah and this is also where we can go to obtain wisdom and knowledge for our
everyday affairs as Isaiah says that the Lord is a rich store… God
has everything you need to sustain you through the day, week and years that you
see upon this earth… He can open up doors and make ways out of no way; however,
the key to this happening in your life resides in your heart having the
fear of the Lord… God will move on your behalf, but you must take the
first step and turn your life over to Him… This fear is not a debilitating fear
but rather a delivering fear… God is waiting for you to have reverence of Him
so that He can take you to places that no one ever thought possible… People
seeking success in this world will ask you how you can smile in the midst of
adversity when you don’t have what they think you need and you can let them
know that you don’t fear appearance or circumstances… This all points to that
sure foundation, when things change or take a turn for the worse you don’t have
to worry about how this or that will come abut because of the relationship you
have with the anchor that is Jesus Christ… The book of Hebrews not only speaks
about Jesus being the same, but lets us know in the 6th chapter
that, We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It
enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner,
Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever,
in the order of Melchizedek. God is going to keep
you, He will provide all your needs according to His riches and you will not
fail as you walking according to His divine plan… When we study the foundation
of Christ I am reminded of the store told in the gospel of Matthew… It is in
the 7th chapter that we find
these words, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and
puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the
rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat
against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the
rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them
into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain
came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house,
and it fell with a great crash.” I recite this parable to say that we all can establish a
foundation and build, but this message lets us know that in times of despair
not every foundation is sturdy even though it may appear to be able to hold up
when things are going okay… This applies to our jobs and relationships,
things appear secure as long as there are no unforeseen situations; however,
when a storm rises we are often left wondering how things fall apart so
quickly… Isaiah tells us today
that we have a foundation that we can depend on; we have a solid base that will
not be wavered or destroyed in Jesus Christ! In times of trouble, in times of
need, we have a (n) advocate that will and can change our situations and help
us to come through victorious… Matthew 7:7 says, “ask, seek and knock!” Ask God about your situation, seek the answer
in him and know that you will be able to knock on His door and ultimately knock
down any problem that you face! Isaiah goes on to tell us that the fear of the
Lord is the key to this treasure! If we understand all that God has promised,
let us put it into action by respecting him… To fear the Lord means to revere
Him, admire Him, and obey Him! Show your fear of the Lord by doing the things
that are pleasing in his sight! Don’t defile your body and the temple in which
the Holy Spirit dwells, don’t give up when times become difficult or hard to
bare! Don’t accept the easy road and settle for less than what God desires for
you! The world is testing you, trying to destroy you and your visions, your
future and the generations that follow you! Stand up and have faith in God,
knowing that when you stand up your feet will be planted like a tree by the
rivers and you will not be MOVED! The key to God showing up in your life, the
key to him securing your salvation and lifting you up is within you and how you
display your respect and faith towards him! You have the power to release God’s power in your life!
BE BLESSED!!!
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