The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 223: Responding Well (2024)
Aug 10, 2024
Fr. Mike delves into the final chapter of Isaiah, emphasizing how emotions can hinder our reactions to others. He discusses the importance of mourning and rejoicing together, reflecting on Isaiah's teachings as we prepare for Christ. Insights from Ezekiel highlight judgment and restoration, reminding listeners of the need for humility and sincere devotion to God. The message of universal worship and grace resonates, encouraging gratitude and shared prayer among believers.
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Seek Right Emotional Response
- Align your emotions with God's truth: mourn when called to mourn and rejoice when called to rejoice.
- Pray for a heart that loves what God loves and hates what God hates.
Wrong Emotional Responses Reproved
- The nations surrounding Israel wrongly rejoiced at the temple's destruction instead of mourning.
- Proper response to God's work and presence is to mourn losses and rejoice in restoration.
Matching Feelings with Reality
- Rejoicing and mourning must match God's will, such as rejoicing over Jerusalem's forthcoming glory.
- Feelings must align with reality; mourning is appropriate when Jerusalem was destroyed for false worship.