Not short handed

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. – Isaiah 59v1

There is a phrase that businesses and organisations often use to describe why they can’t get things done or meet deadlines. ‘We’re sorry, but we are running a little behind because we are short-handed this week.’

We use that phrase today in a specific way referring to a lack of staff or workers, but the idea is that there are not enough resources to complete the required task. It is a great word picture. I think about the times that, due to my shortness, I have not been able to quite reach something. While decorating the tree yesterday I was short-handed to do the lights and ornaments near the top of the tree. My resources were not adequate.

In the context here in Isaiah the people were facing judgement. They had sinned and turned from God. It seemed like it was hopeless.

God is making it clear here that the situation is that it is not God’s fault. It is man’s fault. God is not short-handed when it comes to solving the situation. His ear is not so deaf that He cannot hear.

There is still hope. God is never short-handed to do what needs to be done. He is never so deaf that He can’t hear.

Why aren’t we seeking Him more?