Isaiah 50:4-9
The Lord God gave me the ability to teach, so now I teach these sad people. Every morning he wakes me and teaches me like a student. The Lord God helps me learn, and I have not turned against him. I will not stop following him. I will let those people beat me and pull my hair from my beard. I will not hide my face when they say bad things about me and spit at me. The Lord God will help me, so the bad things they say will not hurt me. I will be strong. I know I will not be disappointed. God is with me and he is the one who shows that I am innocent. So no one can say that I am guilty. If anyone wants to prove me wrong, they should come here, and we will have a trial. But look the Lord God helps me, so no one can prove me guilty. As for them, they will all be like worthless old clothes, eaten by moths. Isaiah 50:4-9 (ERV)
Isaiah was gifted to be a teacher. I am a learner and need to hear the messages of teachers and preachers. I was very blessed by my upbringing by my parents. On Sundays we always went to church. I remember once when I was in high school, I pointed out that I was not going to church because I was tired because I did not get home until midnight on Saturday. They pointed out that it was OK but if I did that I would have to be in by 10:00 on Saturdays from then on so I wouldn’t be too tired for church. I did go to church that Sunday and every Sunday after that.
When I went to college I found a church and went to church on Sundays because that was what was expected. Fortunately somewhere along the way I evolved. I started going to church because I wanted to be with the Lord and learn. It is now my favorite day of the week. I go, I learn and I am with my fellow Christian friends.
Yesterday our church service was canceled because of the weather and it was a sad day for me. The greatest blessing my parents ever gave me was the forced habit of going to church every Sunday because now it is my favorite time of the week. I love being with my Lord and Savior. Thanks mom and dad for forcing that habit into me.
Questions for Reflection:
- What is your reason for going to church?
- If you have young kids is it important to instill in them the gift of going to church?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving to us people like Isaiah to remind us of the importance of following your word. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen
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