Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?
Isaiah 64:12 belongs to the messages of Isaiah 60-65, which speak in a most decided manner. Leaders in the cause and those connected with institutions must study it and heed it and accept it. It is the Lord's reproof for disregard of His reproof and for neglect of His reproofs. That reproof covers accepting only chosen words, lack of thorough consecration to God, and neglected duty, after receiving great light, to warn the people what is truth.
Its words call its hearers to heed the Lord's message, to stop all complaining and every evil work, and to repent. Heeding it gives understanding of chapters 60 and 61. Heeding it prepares the way for the Lord to manifest His power and to appear to bring conviction and conversion of souls.
Isaiah 64:12 belongs to the messages of Isaiah 60-65, which speak in a most decided manner. Leaders in the cause and those connected with institutions must study it and heed it and accept it. It is the Lord's reproof for disregard of His reproof and for neglect of His reproofs. That reproof covers accepting only chosen words, lack of thorough consecration to God, and neglected duty, after receiving great light, to warn the people what is truth.
Its words call its hearers to heed the Lord's message, to stop all complaining and every evil work, and to repent. Heeding it gives understanding of chapters 60 and 61. Heeding it prepares the way for the Lord to manifest His power and to appear to bring conviction and conversion of souls.