Isaiah 28:9-22

God speaks to each of us in His own unique way. For some it may be through music, others may encounter Him through images or hearing His voice. As it says in verse 11, with foreign lips and strange tongues He will find the best way to speak to us so that His presence will be known.

In Him we can find rest and peace. We can lay our burdens at the foot of the cross and allow Him to take over. Sometimes we forget that and believe that everything we do, like all our achievements and successes, is up to us... but it's not. We put ourselves on an alter and believe that all things will go according to your plan... but it's suppose to be according to His plan. He is the resting place that we can turn to. All the rest and guidance that we ask for can be found in Him.

When we don't root ourselves in Christ and remember that we are lavished in His grace and love, we tend to associate our Lord, with rules and regulations. We make standards for us to live by when God has already wiped all of them away. All He asks is to live a life that's faithful and true to Him... and when we think of that then we fall and stumble as it's not only the rules and regulations that can guide our life and provide a safety net for us, but Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.

Hillsong's "Cornerstone" reflects the same idea. God is our foundation, the light that we center our life upon. If we're able to stand firm on God's word and His promise, then our journey on Earth will be one of many blessings. No matter what hardships or obstacles you may encounter, your trust in Him will pull you through them all. You will never be dismayed at what the Lord can do when constant prayer and devotion is given to Him. He will manifest Himself in the most profound yet unexpected ways. This is a reminder that I need to constantly tell myself as well.

What could happen if we run away and lose faith in the Lord is again outlined in this passage. The chains that bind us to the evil and sin in the world will become heavier, dragging us down. Your experiences will not be fun, but rather it will be of sadness and pain. Let this help you develop your fear of the Lord, fear that without Him, the father of Lights, the generous provider, you will fall into a pit of death.