Isaiah 8:5
5 The LORD [Yahovah] spake [dabar] also unto me again, [yacaph]
saying, ['amar] KJV-Interlinear
5 And
again the Lord spoke to me further, saying, NASB
The Assyrian invasion was
coming and it was coming like a flood.
First there were the nations
of Syria and Samaria, which exist on the northern border of Judah. They served as a buffer of sorts, protecting Judah from that
particular invasion.
And as far as the people
of Judah go, if they remain positive toward God and truth, then they will be
spared.
Even if there is a
remnant, even a small remnant of positive volition within the country, then
Judah will be spared.
However, if there is
virtually nothing of a spiritual quality in the nation, then Judah will not be
spared and the invasion of Judah will occur and the high price for betrayal
toward truth, will be paid.
We of course know the
history, and know that Judah was both negative and rebellious toward God, despite
their deliverance, and despite Gods promises.
And, they were hammered thoroughly as a result.
But here we have a
transition verse, wherein God is still speaking.
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And so long as God is
still speaking and offering hope, then hope remains. But when God stops speaking, then it all
ends.
Today, we do not have
prophets. We not have God speaking to
anyone in voice or in dreams or visions.
We only have the written scriptures.
And within those
scriptures, we have the promise that if we open up our hearts, our minds, our
volition, just a little, then we will have Gods ear. That opening is through confession which places
us in fellowship and in front of God, as it were.
That promise and
opportunity is always there.
It is only when we shut
down and refuse to comply with Gods rules, is access to Him also shut down.
Remember one thing. God has immense patience and tolerance. More so than all of humanity put
together. So, if someone whines and says
that God has turned His back on them, then remind them that God turns away only
after you have turned away first, and that God is always there, if you turn
back. So, who is the fool, and who is to
blame, and who is being arrogant in the poor-me category?
Boasting of being a victim
and a fool and a dummy, is not smart.
Wise people will see your foolishness and only fools will likewise feel
sorry for you. And what credit is there
in having dummies feeling sorry for a dummy?
