7-11-07 Isaiah 51:7, 8

Isaiah 51:7, 8 (NAS)
Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Neither be dismayed at their revilings. For the moth will eat them like a garment, And the grub will eat them like wool. But My righteousness shall be forever, And My salvation to all generations.

Isaiah 51:7, 8 (NIVUS)
Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults. For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation through all generations.

You should listen to every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord; however, when He specifically tells you to hear, then you need to pay special attention to what He is saying. Once you understand, you need to agree with Him and obey His every wish.

The advantage is yours, oh man of God. Unlike the merely natural man, you have come to know and perceive the righteousness of God. You have recognized and confessed the righteousness and justice of your covenant keeping Lord in His act of redemption. Because of this, Adonai has put His instruction and law in your heart. With His very own lips, He teaches you His will. You, therefore, are in right standing with Him, making you closer to His presence and able to hear easier than the unregenerate man.

One thing that Jehovah frequently tells His people is to fear not. He does not want you to be afraid of or dread anything or anyone; for He is the Almighty and Most Powerful One. You should not fear any man's reproach or scorn. Do not let their taunts shame or disgrace you. Do not let their words shatter and break you. Although they are trying to scare and terrify you, they are weak, frail, and desperate. Their revilings, which blaspheme God, cannot harm you.
Like a moth that seeks to devour your best garments, the Lord will lay waste to these men. They shall be destroyed and thrown away, like moth eaten clothing is put into the waste basket. The Lord will slay them swiftly and they will be swallowed up in death. But you, Righteous One, are hidden and concealed in the salvation and deliverance of God. Your victory shall continue from now and throughout future generations. In fact, your very own future generations will all partake of this same salvation; for it is everlasting.