Isaiah 40:8 -“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”
In this portion of scripture we find the Lord comparing the people of Israel to both grass and flowers (v.6). Our lives are finite, but the word of God is infinite. God himself is infinite in that he has no beginning and no end. He simply “IS”. That’s something one must accept by faith, because let’s face it, that’s some pretty cosmic thinking right there. Fortunately, we are not asked to understand, only accept by faith and press on. Like the grass, foliage and flowers, man has a distinct beginning and end.
Ephesians 4:12 tells us that “… the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” The Lord, thru Isaiah, declares that scripture stands forever. There is no variance in it. One must dig into God’s word to find the true meaning of things. Just as you would dig into the rich soil with a little hand shovel, so do we dig into God’s infinite truth to get to the deep, richness beneath.
Our mortal status dictates that we will fade away eventually. God’s word never shall … its eternal and unwavering in its truth and accuracy and completely unfailing. Public opinion is constantly changing and therefore is unreliable, but God’s word is constant. As a matter of fact, God’s word is the only constant in a sea of inconsistency. Next time, we will dissect chapter 40 a bit. Until then, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
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