Wednesday, January 10, 2018

 
 
 
 
Devotional for Wednesday, January 10, 2018
“…and This Is What God Is Looking For”
 
 
 
 
by Dona Hake
 
“My hand made all these things and
brought them into being, says the Lord.
But here is where I will look: to the humble and contrite in spirit, those who tremble at my word.”
Isaiah 66:2
 
 
As I read this scripture I can almost visualize the Lord… He created everything that we enjoy. All the beauty, the great and the magnificent he observes, and then He steps back and proclaims something that means to much to His heart. As His eyes look to and fro He seeks the man or woman that possesses a humble heart and is contrite in spirit. His heart cherishes the man or woman that trembles at His Word.
 
I do not know about you but I want to know what God is looking for. Just think about it…after all the beauty and wonder of His creation He is still looking? I love this because it is reminding us that God’s eyes are moving about and seeking intently for the one that will ALWAYS put Him and His Word first and reverently respond to what He says. He is looking for those that even when they mess up they will admit they are wrong, and receive His forgiveness. He is watching for the man and woman that desires to be humble and respect His Word above their own opinions and thoughts.
 
Lord, help us be mindful of how awesome You are, and how the work of Your hands is beyond what we can comprehend. Oh God, You created the heavens and the earth. You created us, and before we were even born You knew every one of our days. You carefully formed us within our mother’s womb, and You have a wonderful plan for us. As we look at all the beautiful things that You have created, our hearts are in awe, yet you see something even more awesome than what Your hands have created, and that is the man or woman that respects your Word, and is humble and contrite in spirit. Help us this day to be in pursuit of maintaining a humble heart before you, and a determination to love and respect your Word. In Jesus Name!!!