THE GOD WHO SEEKS: REJECTED

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. The God Who Seeks

a) Our God is the most high God, exalted above all things, the Creator and Ruler of all things, and altogether good and just. Although he is so high, he diligently seeks out those whom he has created, and makes himself known to humanity. He helps human beings to seek him and find him. In most cases, however, they reject God and do not seek God.

2. Rejected

a) Isaiah shows that, although the Most High has made every effort to make himself known to the world, most people reject God.

i) "My name is blasphemed among the Gentiles" (Isaiah 52:5, Romans 2:24).

ii) "I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people" (Isaiah 65:2, Romans 10:21).

iii) "Who has believed our report?" (Romans 10:16, Isaiah 53:1). The arm of the Lord (his power for salvation) has been revealed to many, but few have believed. Isaiah goes on to say, "He was despised and rejected by men..." (Isaiah 53:3).

iv) What shall we do? "Come out from among them and be separate says the Lord... and you shall be my sons and daughters" (Isaiah 52:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17).

The End ...