The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Monday, June 18, 2018

LISTEN FOR YOUR OWN GOOD

A man recently lost his life because of his inability to heed simple health advice from his physician. He had the problem with alcohol and was severally warned, in his own interest, to desist from the habit. Even when he had been diagnosed with liver problem (cirrhosis), he continued in his drunkenness until he was eventually terminated by his own lust. Whatever sin a man cherishes, if he does not repent, such is likely to lead him into some terrible and more complicated problems.

This was the point prophet Isaiah wanted to make to sinning Israel. He had called to remembrance, the goodness of God to Israel and the folly of hypocrisy by the people. He had reminded them that if they continued to harden their hearts, God would consume them in his wrath. Isaiah warned them of the unfruitfulness of continuing in their mockery of the word of God (verse 22). Prophet Isaiah reminded them that being in captivity was not even the worst form of punishment, but that the Almighty was capable of making their bands stronger and could wipe them away from the face of the earth if they repented not.

This captures the situation of some believers today who though are passing through some challenges purely brought about by their disobedience to God. Rather than repent and pray for forgiveness, they begin to heap iniquity upon iniquity thereby attracting more punishment unto themselves.

If you are in this category, you have the opportunity today to repent and seek God’s mercy. And He will abundantly pardon. For everyone graciously emancipated from sin, we need to tread carefully the paths of this life which has the capacity to make the unwary miss the mark. May we walk perfectly in the light of God everyday of our life in the name of Jesus.

Prayer: Help me O Lord to always walk in your counsel

Further Reading: Isaiah 28: 22-29

Read through the Bible: II Chronicles 35 & Mark 10