Living After Disappointment

The focus is Isaiah 58:8-12 and the consequences of ceasing to manipulate God. The tendency in Christianity is to make plans, labor at building our kingdom (even if it appears we are building God's), and through it all to ask God to bless us. Then when we enter into the valley of weeping, we are thrown for a loop wondering why God is being so mean.

The key word is the “then” of Isaiah 58:8. It indicates that the blessings of Isaiah 58:8-12 will be enjoyed when/if we are brought to the end of game-playing and long to know, interact, and serve Christ on His terms.