Subject: Command or not? |
Bible Note: Hi, sqd... There is some discrepancy among the commentators. However, when you read the full passage in context, you see that it is a similar to the rebuke that Job receives in chapters 38 through 41 of that book. It also is reminiscent of Habakkuk. But what sharpens it into the greatest focus is Paul's use of this passage in Romans chapter 9. Note the full use of God's titles in Isaiah 45:11, as He responds to those who question His authority, His purpose, His means, and His authority, and His timing. He is Yahweh, the Sovereign Lord; holy, perfect, and righteous; Creator of all that is. By title, by power, by wisdom, by right He is doing all that should be done, could be done, and ought to be done. He is doing what He pleases, when He pleases, and only as He pleases. Today people treat the Lord as though He were some kind of divine genie, who saved them so that He could make their lives more comfortable. It is ludicrous, foolish, and dangerous to command the Lord God Almighty. Nevertheless, the Lord has commanded us to bring our supplications to Him. When we do so, we must keep in mind His authority, character, and nature. We must pray in perfect keeping with His revealed will. We must submit to His authority. We must acknowledge His righteousness and wisdom. We must worship and praise Him for these wonderful things. From the womb through eternity we creatures are in no position to impose our will, our wisdom, our opinion, our timing, and our wishes. In Him, Doc |
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