Isaiah 51:7, 8 (NAS)
Listen to
Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear
the reproach of man, Neither be dismayed at their revilings. For the moth will
eat them like a garment, And the grub will eat them like wool. But My
righteousness shall be forever, And My salvation to all generations.
Isaiah 51:7, 8 (NIVUS)
Hear me, you
who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear
the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. For the moth will
eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my
righteousness will last forever, my salvation through all generations
You should listen to every word
that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord; however, when He specifically tells
you to hear, then you need to pay special attention to what He is saying.
Once you understand, you need to agree with Him and obey His every wish.
The advantage is yours, oh man of
God. Unlike the merely natural man, you have come to know and perceive the
righteousness of God. You have recognized and confessed the
righteousness and justice of your covenant keeping Lord in His act of
redemption. Because of this, Adonai has put His instruction and law
in your heart. With His very own lips, He teaches you His will. You,
therefore, are in right standing with Him, making you closer to His presence
and able to hear easier than the unregenerate man.
One thing that Jehovah frequently
tells His people is to fear not. He does not want you to be afraid of or
dread anything or anyone; for He is the Almighty and Most Powerful
One. You should not fear any man's reproach or scorn. Do not let
their taunts shame or disgrace you. Do not let their words shatter and break
you. Although they are trying to scare and terrify you, they are weak, frail,
and desperate. Their revilings, which blaspheme God, cannot harm you.
Like a moth that seeks to devour
your best garments, the Lord will lay waste to these men. They shall be
destroyed and thrown away, like moth eaten clothing is put into the waste
basket. The Lord will slay them swiftly and they will be swallowed up in
death. But you, Righteous One, are hidden and concealed in the salvation
and deliverance of God. Your victory shall continue from now and
throughout future generations. In fact, your very own future generations will
all partake of this same salvation; for it is everlasting.
(Originally
written 7/11/07)
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