THE SURE STABILITY OF OUR TIMES

Isaiah 33:5-6: The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

Will we ever experience the sure foundation of our times?

The Bible answers this question with an affirmation that speaks to the yearning of our souls. In Isaiah 33:5-6 we read, “The LORD is exalted, he dwells on high; he filled Zion with justice and righteousness; he will be the stability or a sure foundation of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.” Did you catch that? The Lord will be “the sure  Foundation of your times” (Isaiah 33:6). The sure foundation of your times! That sounds good. But what does it mean?

The prophecy in Isaiah 33 came to God’s people in difficult if not uncertain times. An unidentified destroyer, probably some nation with superior military power, was threatening Israel. So the prophet cried out, “O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in times of trouble” (Isaiah 33:2)  The context makes it clear that this does not mean God’s people will never go through hard times. Rather, in the midst of those times, God offers “justice and righteousness . . .abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge” (Isaiah 33:5-6). “Zion’s treasure” is not protected from all difficulties. Rather, it is “the fear of the LORD” (Isaiah 33:6). It is the relationship we have with God who is utterly trustworthy, utterly gracious, utterly wise, utterly knowing.

When our times feel certain, when things are going as we had planned, it’s easy to trust in our circumstances or our ability to control them. But when we face the uncertainties of life, we recognize our own limitations. We realize just how much we need God to be “the stability of our times.” Only in him will we find a solid, trustworthy foundation on which to build our lives.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are my surest Foundation, and only in You will I put my trust, give me the grace always to do that in Jesus' name.Amen

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