Still Standing

The beginning of Isaiah 40:8 highlights  the fact which occurs every fall, the grass withers becoming dormant until Spring.  As a Christian, sometimes I allow myself to tune out, flipping the off switch, until I feel like being active again.  If we want to be effective, sticking out like a beautiful green grass yard, Christians need to fight off the urge to become dormant as seasons change.

The middle of Isaiah 40:8 illustrates the temporary state of flowers, fading quickly after their full bloom.  As the East Coast enjoys an early Spring, new flowers are popping out of the ground every day, appearing out of nowhere.  While their smell is sweet and beauty breath taking, flowers are fragile.  In a few weeks, these gorgeous flowers will wilt back into the earth, making room for the next perennial to spring to life.  As I reflect on my own life, my energy fades quickly when I trust in my own strength.  However, as I lean on Christ, I am able to go for hours, like a spiritual 5 Hours Energy Drink, Philippians 4:13.

Finally, Isaiah 40:8 ends with a spiritual truth, the Word of God stands forever.  Hebrews 4:12 helps people understand why its important to keep reading the Bible, “its living and active.”  Even if you read a book or the entire Bible every year for the rest of your life, circumstances, situations and times change, giving us a new and fresh perspective.  Although, the media attacks, makes false claims against and twists the truth of the Bible, one champion remains standing, the Word of the Lord!

by Jay Mankus