Whose Side?

Day 15- Whose Side?

Isaiah 26:9 CEB

At night I long for you with my whole being; my spirit within me watches for you. When your judgments are at work in the earth, those living in the world learn righteousness.

I have seen the great deeds that God has wrought on the earth and in the lives of those who daily seek him. I have also seen the wickedness of man at work, where man lives lives and acts without accountability, living in sin without a thought for eternity. The conclusion I have built over the years is this: God is a Righteous God, even though it does not appear as if he is quick to punish sin or deal with offenders. He is still in charge of world affairs, irrespective of the issues and problems the world is faced with presently.

Today's extract underlines this truth, and I see the verse above in two parts: a personal search and decision, and a worldview and conclusion. If my life must make meaning and have impact in my world and generation, I must settle the issue of my personal relationship with God. God is always looking for someone he can use to advance his purposes on earth and he will not force anyone against his/her will. We must come to Him of our own accord, willingly surrender to his leading and work with and for Him. Whatever you are searching for with your whole bring takes paramount interest in your heart and life. Nothing else matters until your heart's desires have been met. In the same way, we must seek God with all our hearts and being, if we must indeed impact our world for God. Only a man that has been molded by God in the secret place can be used to build up his world for God in the public domain.

Secondly, when we all have been dealt with by God in the secret place, then our lives can become visible testimonies and worthy examples in our world. People who have taken God's corrections, discipline and instructions to heart and are living right on His terms are the people who can impact their work and world and teach the world righteousness according to God's standards. Many times, the world does not care about our lip-confession because our life-confession does not match what we profess. We act as hypocrites, thinking we are deceiving people, forgetting that there is a standing promise from God- Galatians 6:7 CEB : Make no mistake, God is not mocked. A person will harvest what they plant.

As we go out today, remember: you are the loudest message the world can read and learn from. When I live right and you also live right, God's righteousness and judgements are established in the earth and the world will notice the difference. We are the city built by God, set on a hill. We cannot be passive or sit on the fence. God is counting on our decision to live for him and work with and for him. Would you? His time of favour is here.

PRAYER: Lord, help me live for you. Make my life a visible testament to your grace and mercy, so that through me, your righteousness and judgement can be established on the earth. Amen.