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Sunday, May 9, 2021

MAY 10 – WATCH CAREFULLY

 Behind your door, on the back side of your door posts, you hide what you really pursue. You’ve removed your loyalty from Me. You’ve added other gods, and you never tire from looking for new ones. You prefer what they give you rather than Me. (Isaiah 57:8)

                   Do you observe your people carefully? There are many who will give lip service to what you ask of them, but their actions will show they are pursuing other, selfish goals. Some will even actively oppose you, leading others with them, away from the vision you teach and opposing the values you have said are important. Are you prepared to respond to this reality?

                    Through Isaiah, God is talking about this person who pretends. God’s word was on the front of the doorpost of His people’s homes. These people left the exterior claim to follow Him. But, on the inside, in secret, they sought and worshipped other gods. There would likely have been a penalty imposed by the community for open defiance, so they chose a cowardly way. Many will go along with what a leader wants, at least they will say so to be favored. But, behind the façade, in secret, they will seek other motives. Others will simply lose their way. You must be alert for every instance.

                    Watch carefully. Recognize when words and behavior don’t agree. Be ready and willing to act.

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