“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:” – Isa. 30:1
Every pastor desires to say something that will get people’s attention, meet their need, and bless their lives. The closest he can get to that is to give them God’s word. It has exactly what every person needs and has proven itself again and again. Sadly it is ignored by the vast majority.
Rather than searching out its treasures and embracing its truth, people question its source, debate its declarations, doubt its promises, disobey its commands, and disregard its warnings. Consequently they are left with nothing but their foolish notions or the counsel of others to depend upon. And we can clearly see where that leads. All the ills of the world can be traced back to that fatal moment when, instead of obeying God, Adam and Eve questioned God and took another course of action. We have been reaping the results and repeating their rebellion ever since that day. And then have the audicity to call ourselves wise. If we are so wise why haven’t we devised a way to stop hurting ourselves? There must be a better way, and thank God there is! God has always had a witness in the world.
At numerous times and in different ways God has said, “This is the way, walk ye in it” ( Isa. 30:21), but most have not yet learned the benefit of doing so. Isaiah speaks of a coming day when His people, at long last, shall hear and heed His call – submitting themselves to Him. But we are not there yet. So, until then, this is the world we’re left to live in – a wicked world in rebellion against the Creator. As a result there is corruption, confusion, conflict, and consternation. The only safe course is God’s word – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” – Psa. 119:105 -HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
