Read: Jeremiah 49:23-50:46; Titus 1 :1-16; Psalm 97:1-98:9; Proverbs 26:13-16
Today we read about the fate of Damascus in Syria. It had been the capital of Israel until Ben-Hadad tried to take it from King Ahab (1 Kings 20). Ahab should have killed Ben-Hadad but instead he let him go. God sent him a prophet who rebuked him for letting Ben-Hadad live and told him that it would cost him his life and the life of his people. Ahab was killed fighting the Syrians.
The next place mentioned was Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor. Kedar was the second son of Ishmael and they were know for their black-skinned tents. To live in one of those tents meant that you were cut off from worshipping God. They were known as the people of the East.
The next word came concerning Elam. Elam was the son of Shem, one of Noah’s sons. It was east of Babylon and known as “The Highlands”. Chedolaomer in Genesis 14 was one of Elam’s kings who reigned over many of the nations during the time of Abraham. It was time for Elam to be judged for her sins and her people scattered around the world.
The last word came to Babylon. She would be judged for her idolatry and abominations. When she falls, Israel will search for their God and renew their covenant. God will restore her as his own.
Paul writes Titus to let him know why he left him in Crete. He wanted him to finish the joy of appointing elders in the towns. Then he told him the qualification of elders. He warned him of the rebellious people who were teaching unsound doctrine which deceived the people and made themselves rich.
Lord, help us to see what you are doing in our lives and in our world and respond as you would have us respond.
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