Isaiah 32

See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice. Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land.

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Of course, if we would open our eyes and ears, we would gain spiritual strength and we would boldly declare the truths of God. But, we have to quit calling bad things good and foolish things wise. We have to quit acting in ungodly ways.

Isaiah recognized the problem and challenged the women (Maybe he gave up on the men?) you women who are so complacent,   rise up and listen to me; you daughters who feel secure, hear what I have to say...you who feel secure will tremble; the grape harvest will fail, and the harvest of fruit will not come. Tremble...shudder, you daughters who feel secure! Strip off your fine clothes and wrap yourselves in rags. Beat your breasts for the land of my people, a land overgrown with thorns and briers—
Complacency is smugness, self-righteousness and self-satisfaction. Complacency ensures we will never learn or grow. I guess, if I'm the "smartest guy in the room," I don't really need to open my eyes and ears. And, my life becomes a wasteland. Of course, it's "my" wasteland. Conversely, a little humility might help us recognize that true satisfaction is to be had only in true reliance on God. Peace and quietness will be found in the way and work of obedience. And...real holiness is real happiness.

Not my words...Isaiah's

Live boldly out there today...