Psalm 115:1-8, 11, Isaiah 43:1-24, Revelation 9:13-10:11 - Lectionary for 12/22/11

Today's readings are Psalm 115:1-8, 11, Isaiah 43:1-24, and Revelation 9:13-10:11. In our passage from Isaiah we read that God has chosen his people and will not forsake them. Yet look at the response of God's chosen people. They have rejected God. They tire him with their disobedience. They do not obey the commands of God. They do not honor God. Their sins are a burden to God. They are wearisome. What is our desire? What should the desire of all Christians be? Surely not to burden God. Surely not to weary God with our disobedience. If we are called according to the grace of God, if we are partakers of God's promises, our response should be one of grateful obedience. We should turn from the sin he has taken upon himself. We should look to our Lord in hope. May the Lord grant that we respond like the Psalmist. Give glory to the name of the Lord, not to ourselves. May we look to the living God in trust, knowing that he is indeed our help and shield.