- But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness. Isaiah 65:18 – The phrase “I create Jerusalem to be a joy,” really stood out to me this morning. After studying it a bit, it looks like what’s meant here is that God was going to create within Jerusalem such a source of joy that not only would it be felt by His people, but that joy would overflow onto the lives of those around them. This is exactly the case with us. Our source of joy is Jesus and we are called to not just simply enjoy the joy but be a sharer of that joy that we have found in Jesus. If this is our truth, that we too have been created to be a joy to those around us, how can you be that today? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1266
- …who say, “Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you.” These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day. Isaiah 65:5 – The Lord is speaking about His people Israel who while having the voice of the Lord calling to them, they refused to respond. The people committed horribly offensive sins to the Lord, things He clearly commanded them to keep far from their life. Yet after committing their sins, they still saw themselves as “holier” than others. For they chose what was sinful and what was holy, instead of letting God determine such things. If then the sins they committed were “right in their eyes,” then according to them they were holy, and wanted nothing to do with those who committed the sins they determined wrong. We see here how skewed things get when we become the determiner of what is right and wrong. We not only cast people out, but we blind ourselves to the truth that we are being a stench to the Lord. Find yourself then in a posture of allowing God to determine what is holy and what is not, then however the Lord determines you follow. Even if what you discover contradicts what you initially believe. For living according to our determination of holiness will lead us to Hell as quickly as flagrant sin. Yet following what God says in His Word is what will lead us to a life that is pleasing to our God and will open our eyes to the true path of righteousness which is Jesus Christ. Lean not on your own understanding, but trust in the Lord. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2732
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