What are you Willing to Get Naked For?
What are you willing to get naked for?
What will literally send you to take off all your clothes in public – a dare? Â a million dollars?
Does it send you to shame, excitement, or fear?
For Isaiah – he spent THREE YEARS naked – BRR! – in obedience to God. Â The act was to symbolize the shame of the powerful Egypt and Ethiopia (and all those interested in allying with them) as they lost to Assyria.
Totally butt-naked – and this guy made it into the Bible! Â I know if I saw this guy on the street, I’d think he had lost his mind… and in someways, he had. Â He had given it to God. Â For him – he was willing to listen to God, and not tiptoe into obedience. Â I can imagine if I got a similar word from the LORD, I would do my best to transform God’s Word into symbolism or allegory. Â I’d say something like this:
“You see – what God really wants is nakedness of heart!“
If you hear God say something, just try to be obedient. Â I’ll back you! Â (But I’ll be way, way back!)
