He has had enough

Friends,

Have you ever noticed how the more a person turns his back on the LORD, the more fervently they execute their religious practices. They diligently pray, attend daily services, and give far more than a token offering when the tithe basket comes around. But their hearts are far from God; their words and actions betray a hatred for God's word. And the LORD has already responded to these people ... He sees beyond their empty actions into the secrets of their hearts:

Hear the word of the LORD,
You rulers of Sodom;
Give ear to the law of our God,
You people of Gomorrah:
"To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?"
Says the LORD.
I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams
And the fat of fed cattle.
I do not delight in the blood of bulls,
Or of lambs or goats.
Isaiah 1:10-11, NKJV

The prophet brought forth these words at a time that Israel was enjoying great temporal prosperity, but had made the "abominations of the heathen ... became common in the land."* Along with these horrendous practices, the house of Jacob had become ever more enthusiastic about the forms of worship that the LORD had ordained ... as if to make up for their disgusting behavior.

God's response is to say, "Enough! I want this no more!"

What about today? Look around, brothers and sisters. Look in the mirror, too!
Have you exchanged religious rituals for the determined study of God's word?
Do you have to change the channel on your TV or radio because the preacher is coming for a visit? Are you focused on anger and revenge for 6½ days each week, thinking that you hide behind a half-day of songs and prayers?

Assuredly, the Lord is not impressed. What He desires is a changed heart ... contrite, and broken before Him. This is path of the believer. This is the path to blessing and righteousness.

Be encouraged, Jose