Isaiah 43:22
"But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob;
but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel."
Tired is one of the most used words in our vocabulary. But in reality there are "Two kinds of tired." There is "Good tired and Bad tired." The bad tired is when we feel overburdened and overworked. It is the fatigue that comes with the backbreaking labor or a restless night of sleep. We feel drained or even depressed. Good tired on the other hand is the feeling of sleepiness, but also a great sense of Joy. It's the kind of tired we feel after putting time and effort into the things we love, our family and friends, a great achievement or even work, if it's something that speaks to our soul.
In our fast moving society, chances are we are going to get overtired once in a while. The question is what are we getting tired for? Are we experiencing good tired or bad tired? Are we putting time and energy into things that enhance our soul? Or our we spending our energy on resources and pursuits that leave us empty and unfulfilled on the inside?
In our fast moving society, chances are we are going to get overtired once in a while. The question is what are we getting tired for? Are we experiencing good tired or bad tired? Are we putting time and energy into things that enhance our soul? Or our we spending our energy on resources and pursuits that leave us empty and unfulfilled on the inside?
Here in Is. 43, God was asking the people "why" they weren't spending their energy on Him. Apparently the service to God had become to burdensome for the people. The Israelites had stopped bringing sacrifices and serving God. This alone should remind us how important it is to make time to serve God, no matter if it means getting weary and tired.
Thank about it: Most of us would be willing to be a little tired on Monday, when we go to a late movie on Sunday. There are a lot of things we might do in the name of "fun." But what are we willing to do in the name of God! Can we push ourselves to go out at night to Bible Study? Can we get up early in the Morning to Pray? Maybe we could help someone or keep a lonely person company. God knows we are busy, and yes, sometimes tired. There is good tired, bad tired, and there is God tired. My friends being tired for the sake of God is the best kind of tired. It's being tired with Joy.
Amen!
Reading: (Is. 43:1-28)
Ref: (HG SB)
Thank about it: Most of us would be willing to be a little tired on Monday, when we go to a late movie on Sunday. There are a lot of things we might do in the name of "fun." But what are we willing to do in the name of God! Can we push ourselves to go out at night to Bible Study? Can we get up early in the Morning to Pray? Maybe we could help someone or keep a lonely person company. God knows we are busy, and yes, sometimes tired. There is good tired, bad tired, and there is God tired. My friends being tired for the sake of God is the best kind of tired. It's being tired with Joy.
Amen!
Reading: (Is. 43:1-28)
Ref: (HG SB)
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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