Those who speak and walk differently from the crowd will be ridiculed. But God had a clear message for Isaiah, sternly warning him not to walk in the ways of the people. He was to walk, think, and speak differently. 

“For the LORD spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people, saying: 12 “Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread” (Isa 8:11-12).

God’s people walked away from the one who was the reason for their existence and turned to the gods and practices of other nations. They turned to spiritists, mediums, and necromancers for answers to their problems. The prophets clearly indicated that the threats they face are due to the sins of the people, and that God is the one calling the nations to come and bring punishment. 

Although speaking God’s message to the people brought ridicule, Isaiah was to continue speaking and doing only what God instructed him. He was not to fear the people nor to walk in their ways. He was to walk on another path, apart from the majority of the people in his nation. 

God was calling Isaiah to another level of living, and speaking. What is God calling you for today? Maybe it’s contrary to the common understanding of those in your community. But continue listening to God and let His Word lead you and ignore all other voices. 
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