For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, “In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength.” But you were not willing, Isaiah 30:15 (NASB) What should Israel have done? What should we do when we feel boxed in by obstacles and frustrations? The answer is [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-5 Now let’s look at an illustration of Israel when she did not do this. During Isaiah’s day Israel was threatened by enemies like Assyria. During those times God sent the prophet with his word to tell Israel how he wanted them to respond to the threat. But one time Israel became impatient with [...]
Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-5; Psalms 130:5 Before we look at Isaiah 30, I want you to see this relationship between the promises of God and the patience of the believer in Psalm 130:5. How does the psalmist battle against impatience in his heart? I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in his word I hope. “Waiting for [...]