You can divide this chapter into three sections.
vv. 1-3 The awesomeness of God
vv. 4-9 Isaiah's defense in the midst of suffering
vv. 10-11 to the people
Is God's arm too short to save us? Is He unable to save us? Nope. By a mere word he can dry up the sea.. He is definitely not too weak to save.
Has God placed you in a difficult situation? You don't like your teacher, your friends, ooh.. and even your parents.. your pastor... What's your complaint?
Well.. Isaiah should've had some complaints since he's following everything God told him to do and all he's getting for it is suffering. How would you like your life if your job was to tell people to stop living in luxury, to give up their fancy cars, no more parties, repent -- and give to the poor? Well, ultimately it was so that they could enjoy the joy of being protected by the Creator God.
And this is what Isaiah says.. God will vindicate.
If the God you are obeying and trusting is the one who can dry up the seas with just one word then most likely your life is under control too. He put you in that situation for a purpose.. so instead of protesting your situation - TRUST GOD. Do right before God. Act honorably in everything.. because as Isaiah said - God will vindicate (v.8).
No more complaining. Trust God. There is a reason.
I was looking for "There is a Reason" by Vineyard (John Barnett) but found this instead.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vindicate
ReplyDeleteuhhh i looked it up. (:
verses 6 and 7 were cool.
it was kind of about turning the other cheek. Except it was saying that, even though people scorn because of our beliefs, we should face it, because God is with us.
God wants to free, or vindicate us from our sins. If our lives seem difficult, God can still save us and help us through whatever.