July 09, 2023
Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App
The scripture is from Isaiah 2:17-19, “The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the arrogance of men shall be brought low; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. The idols shall utterly pass away. Men shall go into the caves of the rocks, and into holes of the earth, from before the terror of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earth mightily.”
The devotion is titled “Preparing for God’s Majesty” by Heather Tietz. This devotion is summarized by God’s returning. To some it will be a terrifying day. People will run and try to hide. Suddenly all the earthly things that we have gathered up will become worthless. God will shake the very foundations of the earth. Others will rejoice. They know God is their shelter, their faithful Father, their just King. They will be His cheering squad, and proud players on His team, His adoring children who are happy that God has finally come. The question is what person do you want to be? The ones running in terror or the ones praising his glory and majesty? You have a choice. Make it today.
Reflection: What are some “idols” do we currently serve that will utterly pass away at Jesus’ return? How can God help us replace them now with better things.
Here was my response: Some of the idols I currently serve are sexualgratificationand personal recognition. God can help me replace them by connecting me with others who have the same issues.
My Prayer for you: May we never cease to exalt You. We never want to hide from you. You are our all in all. Come Lord Jesus come. We praise You. In your holy name, we pray, Amen.