February 8
Catch the Eye of God
This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Isaiah 66:26 (NIV)
Ever wonder what catches God’s eye? Ever wonder why some of the most unlikely people seem to have the powerful hand of God on their lives?
If we want to have more evidence of God working in our lives, and I think a lot of us do, we should pay attention to Isaiah. He clues us in on three qualities God esteems.
First, we need humility. This is a willingness to go the extra mile, to do the dirty little job beneath everyone else, to serve where others recoil. It’s thinking more of others and less of ourselves and it pleases God greatly. Jesus exemplified humility. We need to be more like Jesus. Second, we need to be genuinely sorry for our wrongs, make amends and begin anew. True contrition is not living in guilt; it is confessing our shortcomings, picking ourselves up and pressing on with the work He has given us. Paul understood this. He encourages us to forget the past and ... press on (Philippians 3:13)!
Finally, if we are to catch God’s eye we need an awesome respect for His word. The saying “God said it; I believe it; that settles it” should be taken to heart. God spoke to Isaiah and used him in a great way. He can do the same with our lives.
God speaks, but are we listening?
Lord, make me the person You want me to be. Let me please You greatly. Amen.