Willing and Obedient
“ Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” (Isaiah 1:16-20) We must reason with the Lord before it is too late, while His arms are still outstretched, and before we go any farther down the road toward judgment. Repentance and humility are required to enter into these talks, for we have nothing else to offer! On the other hand, the Lord has made provision for our forgiveness, our health, our wholeness, our peace and safety, and our joy. Our sins have been wiped away by the death of His Son, Who lived a sinless and sacrificial life, died in our place, and rose in power and majesty. Now He is seated at the right hand of the Father with all authority in His nail-scarre...