Isaiah 43: In this chapter God emphasizes the fact that His people are HIS. That’s kind of comforting. “Since you are precious in My sight, Since you are honored and I love you… Do not fear for I am with you.” Obviously this is to Israel, and a different covenant than I am under, but still it reveals how God is. If God was always going to stay by Israel despite her shortcomings, (details later in the chapter) He will do the same for me. He will always be there to wipe out my transgressions.
Isaiah 44: In this chapter God focuses on idolatry. He talks about how stupid it is to trust in things besides Him. “Is there any God besides Me, or is there and other Rock? I know of none.” God emphasizes that He is the only way, and that trusting in anything else is futile. People who ignore God are blind to the truth. It says that God has smeared over their eyes (food for thought, but I’m still formulating my opinion on it… someday). God will forgive and redeem those that sin. God finishes the chapter on a positive note telling Israel how He will establish them again.
I Corinthians 9: Paul reminds of us the Law of Moses “don’t muzzle the ox while he is threshing.” Paul focuses throughout the chapter on how people of God have the right to enjoy life, get married, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. I often forget this, and I beat myself up for not trying to “make every second count.” Yes, I should make every second count, but I often have a messed up view on what that means. I need to sometimes enjoy myself, as long as I’m not keeping God out of those activities. God can go with you to whatever you do. He can help you be a witness, or just spend time with you as you do mundane tasks. Yay!
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