Listening?
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 (ESV)
God makes it clear who has the authority in this life. Clay has no way to claim authority over the potter, and for man to do such a thing is ludicrous.
It is interesting that Adam, the first man, was formed from clay, and this sculpted clay was lifeless until God breathed the breath of life into it. In a way, man is nothing more than living, breathing clay, and when his breath runs out, he goes back to clay.
The prophet continues to talk of the craziness of some people by saying this: "I spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own devices…."
Isaiah 65:2 (ESV)
Created clay listening to its own advice and ignoring the creator's directives--there may be nothing crazier.
Yet, how often do I listen to my "advice?" How frequently do I even acknowledge God in my everyday life? Sometimes I can be dumber than dirt. At least real clay listens to God.
Isaiah 64:8 (ESV)
God makes it clear who has the authority in this life. Clay has no way to claim authority over the potter, and for man to do such a thing is ludicrous.
It is interesting that Adam, the first man, was formed from clay, and this sculpted clay was lifeless until God breathed the breath of life into it. In a way, man is nothing more than living, breathing clay, and when his breath runs out, he goes back to clay.
The prophet continues to talk of the craziness of some people by saying this: "I spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own devices…."
Isaiah 65:2 (ESV)
Created clay listening to its own advice and ignoring the creator's directives--there may be nothing crazier.
Yet, how often do I listen to my "advice?" How frequently do I even acknowledge God in my everyday life? Sometimes I can be dumber than dirt. At least real clay listens to God.
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