Isaiah 5:20. “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” DISAPPOINTMENT. Full of expectation, God planned for His own people to be fruitful. Every provision was there. Obstacles were removed and the situation was most suitable - Good fruit the vines were expected to bear.
But bad fruit came forth, six sins did appear - Each one as bad as the other. Instead of righteousness, cries of distress God did hear - As they went about exploiting their brothers.
They became drunk on their wine; mocked God in their pride - Left standards of morality behind. They were clever in their own sight; their conceit didn't hide - And justice to others they denied.
So, God allowed others to come in and defeat - Those who chose to live as they please. Payday will come to those who deceive and cheat - Alas, today we have the same sins as these.
We dare not think that God will allow Sin to go on forever unpunished. Many think because they are getting away now - Their obligation to God is finished.
We have yet to see what will really happen - When as a nation God brings us down, For many years we used our blessings to gladden- But now everything is turned around.
From nations and individuals God has a right to expect Good fruit from the blessings He dispensed. If we take them for granted or those benefits neglect- The time will come when all of them we will lose.
To disappoint people is bad enough indeed- But to disappoint God is so much more.
When to His intentions for us, we give no heed- Then His grace-period for us will be over.
“O Lord God, we have gone so far from Thee in such a short time, I am wondering how much farther it is possible to go. I remember days of prayer; acts of kindness; righteousness in communities. O God, have mercy on us! In Thy Name, Amen.”