Just when you thought you had God figured out…

Isaiah told Ahaz to ask for a sign from the Lord to confirm that Judah would survive the threats of Israel and Syria (Isa 7:11-12). Using conventional wisdom, Ahaz refused saying, “I will not test the Lord.” The Lord gave him a sign anyway. God is going to execute his plans. Sometimes he invites us to join him. If we are not flexible enough to follow him in faith (Isa 7:9b), we miss a great opportunity to fellowship with the Lord. Rather than enhance his relationship with God, Ahaz chose to sit it out. He did not test God’s power, but he did test his patience. Most of the time we should not require a sign (Mat 16:4). Occasionally, God wants us to test him (Mal 3:10). Don’t be so bound by “the rules” that you miss the relationship.