September 28
Isaiah 54:1-57:14; Ephesians 6:1-24; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 24:8
We all run somewhere for comfort, peace, and rest when life gets crazy. For some of us we run to Netflix, to social media, to sports, to sleep, to shopping, to exercise, or any number of other things. Though these may provide us with momentary distractions (and are morally fine), they ultimately cannot provide us with the true, lasting rest and peace which we are seeking. These outcomes can only be found in God. So Isaiah, Paul, and David challenge us to run to God for that which only he can offer.
Isaiah describes Israel as a nation that is barren, deserted, and afflicted. Yet in their predicament, chapter 57 describes their response as that of running to idols who they thought could satisfy but all it did was make them wearier. Despite their rebellion God calls them back to him. He longs for them to come to him, seek him, and give ear to him. He is the only one who is able to offer life. When we find ourselves looking for other things to provide satisfaction, we need to repent and turn back to God. Similarly, Paul in Ephesians 5 describes a similar outcome. Only by coming to God can we be equipped to fight our present spiritual battles. The clothing we need for a victorious life can only be found as an act of grace from him. So let us stop running to the idols of entertainment, escape, and distraction. Instead run wholeheartedly to God.
Father God, may I run to you today with all my troubles and needs knowing you will hear and respond. Thank you that through the work of your Son and the power of your Spirit, I can experience your abundant life today. Amen.
Question: Where do you find yourself running when you seek to escape or distract yourself from the difficulties of life? How could you make running to God your immediate response?
We all run somewhere for comfort, peace, and rest when life gets crazy. For some of us we run to Netflix, to social media, to sports, to sleep, to shopping, to exercise, or any number of other things. Though these may provide us with momentary distractions (and are morally fine), they ultimately cannot provide us with the true, lasting rest and peace which we are seeking. These outcomes can only be found in God. So Isaiah, Paul, and David challenge us to run to God for that which only he can offer.
Isaiah describes Israel as a nation that is barren, deserted, and afflicted. Yet in their predicament, chapter 57 describes their response as that of running to idols who they thought could satisfy but all it did was make them wearier. Despite their rebellion God calls them back to him. He longs for them to come to him, seek him, and give ear to him. He is the only one who is able to offer life. When we find ourselves looking for other things to provide satisfaction, we need to repent and turn back to God. Similarly, Paul in Ephesians 5 describes a similar outcome. Only by coming to God can we be equipped to fight our present spiritual battles. The clothing we need for a victorious life can only be found as an act of grace from him. So let us stop running to the idols of entertainment, escape, and distraction. Instead run wholeheartedly to God.
Father God, may I run to you today with all my troubles and needs knowing you will hear and respond. Thank you that through the work of your Son and the power of your Spirit, I can experience your abundant life today. Amen.
Question: Where do you find yourself running when you seek to escape or distract yourself from the difficulties of life? How could you make running to God your immediate response?
Recent
Archive
2025
January
January 1January 2January 3January 4January 5January 6January 7January 8January 9January 10January 11January 12January 13January 14January 15January 16January 17January 18January 19January 20January 21January 22January 23January 24January 25January 26January 27January 28January 29January 30January 31
February
March
Categories
no categories
No Comments