Isaiah 55:8–11 - The Lord’s Thoughts and Ways

How is the message of these verses one of comfort? I find these messages to be comforting because it reminds me that the Lord is aware of me individually and that He has a plan for me. It reminds me that having “blind faith” is not actually “blind” it is having enough faith the I trust the Lord will always guide and direct me. It also teaches us that the Lord has a plan for all of His children and things will come to pass as needed in order to accomplish that which the Father sent Him to do. It allows us to come to Him in times of need and to seek out our own understanding.

How can we come to better understand God’s thoughts and ways? These scriptures teach us the importance of obedience and remembering that our ways are not the Lord’s ways. In order for us to better understand His thoughts and ways we must have a humble heart and true desire to learn. If we are caught up in our own thoughts and feelings we may block the Spirit and refuse the teachings of the Lord. We must also be willing to accept that which we don’t understand, knowing that one day we will. Sometimes we think that we deserve an answer or explanation before we are truly meant to receive that information. I think this is a trial of our faith and an opportunity to accept the joy that we can feel through obedience in those moments when we are waiting for the answers. 

Give an example of when you have observed a clear example of God’s ways being higher than man’s ways. This week has been a trying time for many of God’s children. However, it has been a true example of a time to trust in the Lord and accept that His ways are higher. The Lord inspired the policy changes that have been implemented by the Church. I personally felt that it was an action taken to help preserve the family that the Lord cherishes and fights for in all capacities. However, I know that this is a message that is hard for others to understand. It is easy to get caught up in the worldly idea of what is fair and just rather than what the Lord teaches us is fair and just. It is a trying time for many to have to decide whether to trust completely in the Lord and accept that there is a higher power in charge of this new policy and it is not the action of man.