Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.” Isaiah 41:21

Text —Isaiah 41:21-26

Message

Pennia was caught cheating during the promotion examination. The supervisor saw her and drew near, coming from behind. “Pen, why are you doing that?” the teacher queried. The teacher wanted to know why Pennia should not be punished for her wrong action. “I wanted to see whether what he was writing was correct.” Pennia answered. Pennia had a reason for her action. But her reason was neither strong enough to answer for her offence nor was it acceptable to her teacher. Children always, quickly find reasons for their wrong actions. Sadly, many of these reasons are not genuine. In our Bible passage, God requires the causes and reasons from the children of Israel why they should not be punished for forsaking the living God to worship gods made by men. Israel’s action was of no benefit to them. What good would worshipping stone and wood do to anyone? People always find reasons for their wicked and ungodly actions. That is the lifestyle of the ungodly. What reason would Israel give for forsaking such a kind and loving God.

What reasons do you have for rejecting the way of righteousness and for being disobedient to Christ’s instructions? Reject every reason or excuse you have been giving for continuing in sin. Repent from your evil ways and the Lord will forgive you.

Further Reading

Acts 17:29-31

Prayer for today

No reason will avail for my sin. Lord, I ask for your forgiveness and cleansing of my heart.