Today’s Readings: Isaiah 1-3, Psalm 9, and Matthew 22
At the center of it all is God. Sometimes, this realization is not my reality, and my life shows it. As the earthly world speaks to us daily, we can lose direction and go a path we think is right based on a temporary feal. We believe this is right, or we can look for a shortcut to move at the pace we wish our lives would go.
This reminds me of the maps I use on my phone. When I drag to where I think I want to go, I can lose touch with where I need to start, where God desires our lives. I have needed to hit the re-center button many times in my life. As I travel through the hills and valleys, I need always to keep God at the center of my journey.
Today, Isaiah reminds us that no matter how off course you have been, He is still next to you, ready to re-center your life. When life has you feeling a little lost, find direction in Him.
18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
19 If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the good things of the land;
20 but if you resist and rebel,
you will be devoured by the sword.”
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
When we venture off course, an obstacle usually gets in the way, or we want to get there quicker than what was provided. We make our own decisions by speeding, changing routes, or doing whatever we need to reach our desired destination. I’m reminded that our journies are never alone. We find life and hope in Him alone.
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Reading Matthew 22 humbles me. It reminds me that I need to stay centered in all things with Him.
29 Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
Lord, help me trust Your presence, Your love, Your Forgiveness, and the direction You have for my life. Help me be centered on You. Amen