FAITH CAPSULE: Regard the works of God’s hand so as to maintain the fear of God.

Isaiah 5

Evidently, the lack of knowledge is an assurance way to captivity. (Isaiah 5:13) However, having knowledge is the way out of captivity. For example, when man regards the work of the Lord knowledge cannot be misplaced is man. The book of Isaiah 5:12 clearly stated the reason why the lack of knowledge drives man to captivity, “…But they do not regard the work of the LORD, nor consider the operation of His hands.” Indeed, the lack of knowledge drives man into captivity. (Isaiah 5:13). Psalmist also confirmed that a failure not to regard the work of God shall destroy stating, “Because they do not regard the works of the LORD, nor the operation of His hands, He shall destroy them and not build them up.” (Psalm 28:5) Do you consciously pay attention to the operation of the hand of God? Meditating on the work of God is same as meditating the creating the word of God. Meditation is not memorizing but working word of God laboriously in the heart day and night. As a desire for the knowledge to be regarding the work of God and not be a victim of captivity, allow mediation of the word of God to become your way of living life.
Regarding the word of God is looking closely or attentively to observe steadily, to hold in respect, to look upon or consider in a specified way. It is important to know that the wondrous works of God’s hand is what declares His name as near to us. (Psalm 75:1) Why not begin to regard the works of His hand so as to maintain the fear of God that keeps one from any form of captivity? In life, not to regard the works of God is a way of turning back on God.
There is no excuse not to regard the work of God. The book of Romans stated, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (Romans 1:20-21) Sodom and Gomorrah did not regard the works of God and they received judgment of God. If Sodom and Gomorrah could not escape judgment, the present generation will not escape God’s judgment either. Regard and retain God in your knowledge, abstain from ungodly and careless life. It is knowledge to constantly regard the works of God.

Prayer for today: Ask for the lovingkindness and truth of God to continually preserve you.