Is.30:1 "Ah, stubborn children," declares the LORD,"who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin.
This is God speaking to the Israelites about being a rebellious people. They rely on man's might instead of God. He goes on to tell them what He will do for their unfaithfulness. Is.30:12-13 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel,"Because you despise this word and trust in oppression and perverseness and rely on them, therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse.
This can be applied to us also. My pastor has told us to be careful about making plans without God's direction. All we do is for the glory of God. He speaks to our heart through His word. He has made plans for us if we will but listen to His word. He is Holy God and does show anger. Is.30:27-28 Behold, the name of the LORD comes from afar, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke; his lips are full of fury, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant. and his tongue is like a devouring fire; his breath is like an overflowing stream that reaches up to the neck; to sift the nations with the sieve of destruction, and to place on the jaws of the peoples a bridle that leads astray. He goes on to tell what He will do if we are obedient; Is.30:18 Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Most High God, we want You to be glorified to the ends of the earth. May we never be admired for Your work for You are our Majesty. Amen
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