“Come now, and let
us reason together, says the Lord" Isaiah 1:18
It is plain to see today that many who pursue peace expect
God to pardon them, although they care nothing for His honor and remain totally
ignorant of Him and of His Son Jesus.
They want God to make peace with them
while they make war with Him and His Word.
Like a thief at the bar, this kind
of person implores the judge to spare his life by whatever means, right or
wrong, legal or illegal. What difference does it make as long as he is
pardoned? Does this man consider the honor of the judge? Well, do not be
deceived, because God will not make war among His own attributes to make peace
with you.
Reconciliation must seek to have fellowship with God.
Suppose God should confide, "I am your friend-- I have commanded that you
will never go to hell. And My hand holds your discharge so you can never be
arrested for indebtedness to Me. But as for fellowship, do not expect any. I am
through with you now and you will never know Me better." If you heard the
Father say this, how excited would you be about your peace? Even if the
tormenting fires were put out, the anguish of a hell would remain in the dismal
darkness without God's presence.
Absalom saw no middle ground between seeing his father's
face and being killed. "Let me see the king's face; and if there be any
iniquity in me, let him kill me" 2 Samuel 14:2. "If I am not worthy
to enjoy my father's love and presence," he pledged, "I do not want
to live." On the other hand, an ungodly heart gropes for peace without any
longing after fellowship with God. Like the traitor, he is ready to promise the
king anything, if only he will save him from execution.
God will not talk with
you as long as your sword is in your hand. "Come now, and let us reason
together, says the Lord" Isaiah 1:18.
Quoted material from, ”The Christian in Complete
Armour Daily Readings in Spiritual Warfare” by Gurnall and James S Bell.
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