Isaiah 5:25
"For all this his anger is not turned away,
but his hand is stretched out still.
And hear we are! Sins described which will bring judgments upon people: and perhaps this is not only a charge against the men of Judah who lived at that time, and the particular articles of that charge, though it may relate primarily to them, but is rather intended for warning to all people, in all ages, to take heed of these sins, as destructive both to particular persons and to communities, and exposing men to God's wrath and his righteous judgments.
Those that are charged are said to be in a woeful condition; who eagerly set out to sin, and be violent in their pursuit, and go through pain to reach their gratifying appetites, of humor and lust. But they will find themselves disappointed, for the cords of vanity, will break when they come to any stress. For the righteous Lord will cut in sunder the cords of the wicked, (Ps. 129:4; Job 4:8; Pro22:8). They are long confirmed habits, hardened in sin that they cannot get clear of it.
So, does this charge sound familiar to you? Are you on a path of hardened sin and have no fear of any consequence; think of this! If God frowns upon us, how could we smile? Look around to the earth, and what used to be the land of light and the joy of the whole earth, and behold darkness and sorrow, all frightful, all mournful, nothing hopeful. Then look up to heaven, and there the light is darkened, where one would expect to find it. If the light is darkened in the heavens, O' how great the darkness will be! If God hide his face, the heavens would appear gloomy. It is wisdom, to keep a good conscience, to keep a redeemed union between us and God, that we may have light from His smile, and the warmth of His love in our hearts.
Amen!!
Reading: (Isa. 5:8-25)
(Ps. 129:4)
(Job 4:8)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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