Isaiah 40:28-31
"Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator
of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow
weary; his understanding is unsearchable."
(Isaiah 40:28)
There was a time, not so long ago when conversation was our main source for news...one person telling another. Today, more and more of us have access to smart devices that give moment by moment updates on things happening in the next room or around the world. In that context, there are fewer surprises in conversation...fewer of those kinds of questions that imply incredulity toward the uninformed.
The prophet asks, to no one in particular, but perhaps everyone in general, "Haven't you heard?" There is a sense of expectancy in his words that assumes the listener is aware of the wonder of God's action. He wants to make sure that those who hear his words know that God, the Creator, is unlike any other god. This God is eternal, does not grow weary or weak, whose thoughts are far beyond our human thoughts. It is reassurance in the midst of uncertainty that there is good news.
The angel told the shepherds, "I bring you good news of great joy for all the people." After the shepherds witnessed this good news for themselves, they told others what they experienced. Maybe we can hear them saying, "Have you heard?" "Do you know that God has sent a child...a Savior for us all."
Perhaps you and I should be having such conversations with those who haven't heard...who haven't known about Jesus.
Prayer: Eternal God, I have known, I have heard the good news. May I, with the angels, proclaim good news of great joy for all the people. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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