Awakened

Our last family pet was a purebred beagle; his name was DC (the initials of each of our three boys).  DC tended to act cowardly and irrational at times, and often Mr Bill accuse him of being “dumb.” Although quite unpopular, God gave the Prophet Isaiah some profound truths about His people’s rebellion: “The ox [instinctively] knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel doesn’t know [Me as Lord], My people do not understand.’” (Isaiah 1:3).  Now, DC knew the sound of his food being scooped out of the bag, even the time and place of feeding – and he rarely missed the occasion even though he wasn’t fond of being put in his pen.  What’s the point?  God, the Giver and Sustainer of all things, is largely ignored by nations, leaders and people-at-large.  One of two things is widely evident: ignorance or rebellion.  Isaiah proclaimed, “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded down with wickedness [with sin, with injustice, with wrongdoing].” (V.4).  The contrast between animals [who know their Maker and Provider] and human beings [who refuse to know and acknowledge God] is startling-astonishing-staggering-astounding-shocking!!!  DC doesn’t seem quite so “dumb” in light of God’s truth.  Oh, how the world needs a turn toward God; how far will we fall before we are made to look up?  DC was a great family pet and proved to be smarter than the average person with regard to his Creator. Let us be part of the awakened generation who know and acknowledge Almighty God. So be it, Lord!