S – The Lord of Armies has directly revealed to me: “This iniquity will not be wiped out for you people as long as you live.”^, The Lord God of Armies has spoken.

Isaiah 22:14 CSB

O – Commentary:

They did not believe God was powerful enough to save them and to follow through on His promises. Therefore a pronouncement of woe came to the people through Isaiah: this sin of lack of trust in the Lord would not be atoned for. 

 John A. Martin, “Isaiah,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 1070.

A – Just like the Israelites, we either believe God and his abilities to lead us or don’t.  They could have called on God to help them but instead they “lived up” knowing they would be defeated.  How often to do we “resign” ourselves to life’s challenges instead of inviting God to show his love and power?  Do we trust in God’s power to fulfill his promises?

R – Heavenly Father, you are all powerful and always present.  Empower our faith and trust in you in all situations.  We invite your presence and unlimited abilities to intervene in all that we face today.  We put our faith and trust in you.