Bible reading: Isaiah 1-3, Luke 5
Reel thoughts:
As i sit here reading the first few chapters of Isaiah's warnings to the people of the kingdom of Judah and Israel before they fell, I can't help but wonder, why were these warnings falling on so many deaf ears, and how often does that happen today? Also, I'm struck by the "they've made their bed, now they have to sleep in it" tone that seems to be coming through in God's message through Isaiah. Thank God we're under a better covenant, one of grace, and not just one of fulfilling the requirements of laws. I wouldn't want God to judge me based on me solely. I need His grace to be "good enough".
Also, in Luke 5- now with this "sin consciousness" perspective, I'm noticing how so many of the early disciples (check out Peter's initial response to Jesus- "Master leave, I'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness...") were unprepared even to accept God's new gift of grace.
there's a link there- between accepting God's grace and forgiveness and real power. People who are full of themselves miss this link..but those who are empty vessels...they're open to Him.
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