Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. Isa_6:5. Isaiah was given the opportunity to let people know about their sin in their lives (Isaiah chapter 5) But when Isaiah goes into the temple he is overwhelmed when he sees a vision of God and his holiness which causes Isaiah to see his own weakness and unworthiness, compared to Gods holiness. Then the cries, Woe is me! . . . There can be no self-exaltation, no boastful claim to freedom from sin, on the part of those who walk in the shadow of Calvarys cross. They feel that it was their sin which caused the agony that broke the heart of the Son of God, and this thought will lead them to self-abasement. Those who live nearest to Jesus discern most clearly the frailty and sinfulness of humanity, and their only hope is in the merit of a crucified and risen Saviour. In every period of this earths history, God has had His men of opportunity, to whom He has said, Ye are My witnesses. In every age there have been devout men, who gathered up the rays of light as they flashed upon their pathway, and who spoke to the people the words of God. Enoch, Noah, Moses, Daniel, and many others --these were ministers of righteousness. They were not infallible; they were weak, erring men; but the Lord wrought through them as they gave themselves to His service. The faith I live by. May you find peace today in Jesus.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:05:41 +0000
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