A Compass for Living

 Isaiah 7:10-12   Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.”

But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.”

Have you ever wanted to ask God for a sign? Have you ever wanted to be sure that the direction you were headed or the path you really wanted to take, was God's will for you? So what stopped you?

King Ahaz was told by Isaiah to go to God and ask for a sign. Why wouldn't Ahaz do this; why won't we? Going to God for direction and clarification is called prayer. We are taught to ask for what we need and for what we want. 

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7)

Life Application Bible Notes points out Ahaz didn't want to ask God because he didn't want to hear God's response. That causes me to question myself and my motivation. Do I not pray about some things because I don't want God to weigh in? Do I not ask because I am afraid I won't like the answer? 

Something to think about: What might there be in my life that I am trying to keep from God? Can I truly be so foolish? How can I apply this passage to my life and my issues right now? Is there something I am not laying down before God that I should? Is there a sin or a weight I am carrying on my own which needs to be put at the foot of the cross?

Isn't that why Jesus became man and came to live among us, to free us from such bondage and pain? Just a thought...

Isaiah 7:10-15