This day with God, rather than reflecting on the world where our thoughts become blurred, we reflect on the Word.  Like a small ripple in the water, reflecting on God’s Word and sharing with others grows to make a large impact not only in current times but for eternity.

In the previous study of God’s Word, the nation of Israel was described as a vineyard and the vines that God delighted in were His people (Isaiah 5:7). Unfortunately, the vineyard had briers and thorns growing which kept it from being fruitful. The people continued to deny that God would bring judgment on them, but Isaiah the prophet knew about Israel’s future.

In Isaiah 6, we read that Uzziah died. Uzziah had been king of Judah who sought the Lord and God gave him success until pride took over. Faith was a factor in his success, but the lack of humility was his downfall, and the later part of his reign had difficulties. Because he had burned incense to God in the temple where only the priests were consecrated for this activity, leprosy broke out on his forehead (2 Chronicles 26:19) and he spent the rest of his life in seclusion.

After the death of Uzziah, Isaiah knew that Israel was in trouble, so he went to the temple of the Lord. While at the temple, Isaiah saw himself as a sinner, confesses, and accepts the difficult assignment from the Lord to help the people of Israel understand His truths.

Learned from today’s passage are ideas for carrying out an assignment from the Lord. The first step is going to the Lord in prayer and listening to the call from the Lord. Then, to organize the steps necessary to carry out this call into plans of action. Transforming theses plans into reality may take time and it may not seem to yield any fruit, but one must keep going. What keeps one going is knowing God’s grace is enough.

Even if the fruits of our labor do not come to fruition, what we start can be picked up and carried out by future generations. Even though we may have limits, God does not and can send His people out into the world to finish out the assignment. 

This day Lord, we reflect on Your Word, come to You in prayer, and listen for Your assignment. Like Isaiah in today’s passage, here we are to follow where You lead. It may be to plant seeds of faith or do good deeds. It may be to share Truth with youth or lead in praise towards Your Ways. Like during the time of the prophet Isaiah, we are up against worldly thoughts that lead in the wrong direction. We are thankful that Jesus is the solution. For things fall into place because of grace. Because of the Savior, there is a change in behavior. We are delivered from worldly thoughts and become an achiever for Your glory. We pray today that wholesome thoughts from Your Word will overtake worldly thoughts and we take the steps needed towards achieving Your assignment. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.