MY PEOPLE DOTH NOT CONSIDER.

 

July 14

Isaiah 1:3  The ox knoweth his owner, 

and the ass his master's crib: but Israel

 doth not know, my people doth not consider. 

This is my complaint preferred against us by our infinitely gracious God; let us attend to it a little this morning.
 
What should we consider?

Surely, how great things the Lord hath done for us; He hath delivered our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from falling, that we may walk before God in the land of the living.

How God provides for all His creatures, even the meanest, and therefore will certainly provide for us; being engaged to do so as our Creator, Preserver, covenant God, and gracious Father.

That He is the supreme and universal Governor; arranging, managing, and directing every event; so that accident can never happen, chance can have no place, but all is directed by infinite wisdom and omnipresent love.
 
Why do we not consider?

Because our hearts are fickle, false, and worldly; our minds are influenced by unscriptural notions; and we endeavour to walk by sight instead of faith.
 
What are the consequences are not considering?
 
Our God is dishonoured and displayed; our souls are alarmed and misled; and Satan gains an advantage over us.

Lord, fill our minds with serious and becoming thoughts!

Jesus, mighty to renew,

Work in me to will and do;

Stem in my nature’s rapid tide,

Slay my vile self-righteous pride!

All Thy powers in me be shewn.

Take away the heart of stone!

 
James Smith