This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”(v.15)
Clearly God is calling us to trust Him, to be still, quiet, and rest in Him. Nevertheless, man always charges ahead on his own, moving forward in his own efforts, even to the point of relying on others before seeking God. Isaiah warned against such actions; “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the Lord” (Isaiah 31:1).
God promises to give us His strength (Isaiah 58:11), to help us and uphold us with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). He is mighty to save (Isaiah 63:1), and will be our strength every morning (Isaiah 33:2). So much frustration, along with "could of's or should of's can be avoided if we would but rest in Him and His Word. Just remaining still for a time seeking to hear conformation on a decision within our hearts, instead of moving ahead in our own strength. This would truly strengthen our resolve through trusting in His guidance and lead to greater peace in our lives.
The Truth: “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. "Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak; let us meet together at the place of judgment.” (Isaiah 40:28-41:1)
Clearly God is calling us to trust Him, to be still, quiet, and rest in Him. Nevertheless, man always charges ahead on his own, moving forward in his own efforts, even to the point of relying on others before seeking God. Isaiah warned against such actions; “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the Lord” (Isaiah 31:1).
God promises to give us His strength (Isaiah 58:11), to help us and uphold us with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). He is mighty to save (Isaiah 63:1), and will be our strength every morning (Isaiah 33:2). So much frustration, along with "could of's or should of's can be avoided if we would but rest in Him and His Word. Just remaining still for a time seeking to hear conformation on a decision within our hearts, instead of moving ahead in our own strength. This would truly strengthen our resolve through trusting in His guidance and lead to greater peace in our lives.
The Truth: “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. "Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak; let us meet together at the place of judgment.” (Isaiah 40:28-41:1)
