Scripture: Isaiah 30: 10-14

They say to the seers, “See no more visions!” and to the prophets, “Give us no more visions of what is right!  Tell us pleasant things, prophesy illusions.  Leave this way, get off this path, and stop confronting us with the Holy One of Israel!”

Therefore, this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, relied on oppression and depended on deceit, this sin will become for you like a high wall, cracked and bulging, that collapses suddenly, in an instant. It will break in pieces like pottery, shattered so mercilessly that among its pieces not a fragment will be found for taking coals from a hearth or scooping water out of a cistern.”

Scripture Commentary: Welcome what is right even if it makes you uncomfortable

Some people in Judah may have sought refuge in Egypt. In their desire to find security, they wanted to hear only good news. They did not welcome the truth from God’s prophets.

Often the truth makes us uncomfortable. We prefer lies and illusions when they make us feel more secure.

It is much better to face reality than to live a lie. Don’t settle for something that makes you feel comfortable but is not true. God expects a lot from us, and many times following him can be painful but He always acts out of His love for us.

Next time you go through a difficult time, try to appreciate the experience and grow from it, learning what God wants to teach you. God may be showing you His love by patiently walking with you through adversity.

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Isaiah Chapter 30