Where the Rubber Meets the Road....

As J Vernon McAgee used to always say, “my friend, this is where the rubber meets the road”. When it comes to explaining the sinful nature of man, that resides in all living human beings (yes, that means you and me), it couldn’t be more spelled out than here in Isaiah chapter 66. When we deliberately go against God, what we know to be true, it is sin. When we fight others and ourselves over issues we know are wrong, but try to justify them, it is sin. Deliberately ignoring God’s calling is an act of rebellion, and it’s a sin that will destroy the fabric of our lives. Knowing it, and yet still doing it, is the heart of our sinful nature. We all have it in us, it’s part of the choice of freewill. We always have a choice, but unredeemed, we don’t have the power to overcome these moments of temptation. Only God can grant us that. The road to redemption starts at the realization of this truth, and accepting its reality. We are all weak, fragile, and insecure. Until we realize we are in need of rescue (that’s what the Savior Jesus does), our lives will be filled will shame, guilt, sadness, and lots of regrets; the biggest coming at the end of our life.

For when I called, they did not answer. When I spoke, they did not listen. They deliberately sinned before My very eyes and chose to do what they know I despise.” Isaiah 66:4c