Matthew 3:2 “Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near.” Isaiah 55:6–7 — Seek the Lord while He may be found; return to Him and He will have mercy. Ezekiel 18:30–32 — God calls His people to repent and turn from wicked ways so they may live. Acts 3:19 — Repent so times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Acts 17:30 — God commands all people everywhere to repent. Philippians 2:5 — Let the mind of Christ be in you. Mark 1:14–15 — “The time is fulfilled… the kingdom of God is near; repent and believe.” Hebrews 3:7–8, 15 — “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” Isaiah1:16–20 — Wash, make yourselves clean; if you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.
CHECK YOURSELF, MAKE SURE YOU ARE WITH GOD. MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES. COME TO GOD.
Isaiah 1:2–3 Listen, heaven, and pay attention, earth! The LORD has spoken, “I raised ⸤my⸥ children and helped them grow, but they have rebelled against me. Oxen know their owners, and donkeys know where their masters feed them. But Israel doesn’t know ⸤its owner⸥. My people don’t understand ⸤who feeds them⸥. In this passage of scripture God calls heaven and earth as witnesses to testify that His own covenant people—whom He lovingly raised—have become less responsive, less loyal, and less aware of Him than farm animals are to their owners. This passage of scripture still applies to us today. Oh yes, Isaiah’s message still speaks to us today. It continues to teach us that God is the One who raises, provides, protects, and sustains us. Yet people often enjoy His blessings while ignoring Him. Forgetting God leads to rebellion, confusion, and spiritual dullness. LET US NOT FORGET WHO GOD IS, LET US NOT FORGET WHO GOD IS TO US, AND LET US NOT FORGET THAT ALL GOOD IN OUR LIFE COMES FROM GOD. The issue isn’t that Israel didn’t know God intellectually. It’s that they didn’t acknowledge Him relationally. They lived as if He didn’t matter. That’s the rebellion. LET US NOT BE LIKE THEM, AMEN AND AMEN. LET US NOT FORGET GOD. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com Youtube.com/@andrahigginbotham8096 PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
