I'm reading the book of Isaiah in my OT reading time. I'm in Isaiah 5 and came to these words,
Is. 5:11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning,
that they may run after strong drink,
who tarry late into the evening
as wine inflames them!
Is. 5:12 They have lyre and harp,
tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts,
but they do not regard the deeds of the LORD,
or see the work of his hands.
Reading those words made me wonder what things we have that make for a great feast or a great time--but we have no regard for the deeds of God. Or putting it another way, what really good stuff do we have that consumes our time so that we don't have time to see God, his greatness, and the reality that what we are really supposed to want is his name and renown.
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WOW, these are uncomfortable words to read, Larry. However, they are convicting, and need to be taken at face value; especially at this time of year. This is what I read: Celebrations are fine, but heeding God's Word, far outweighs the celebrations we have for the birth of God's son, Jesus Christ.
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