Isaiah 29:13 NASB
Then the Lord said,
“Because this people draw near with their words
And honor Me with their lip service,
But they remove their hearts far from Me,
And their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote,
Later the kingdom of God would draw near with the words of Jesus Christ. These words would address the heart. The intent of God would be known and written on hearts, rather than what had been written and honored over time by men. Isaiah is bemoaning a people with the appearance of Godliness, yet with their hearts in another, distant place.
His people were no longer engaged with The Lord. They had grown comfortable in their own righteousness. They had lost sight of the light of God. God would use this to call others to Him who were not encumbered by traditions and were free to listen to the voice of The Lord.
We are to be that light that Israel failed to comprehend. Instead of speaking to a nation, He speaks to each one, calling us to His heart. It is only when we respond with our heart that we honor God.
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