Read: Isaiah 3:1-5:30; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15; Psalm 53:1-6; Proverbs 22:28-29
Since Judah refused to repent, God was going to strip them of their best men, their supplies, and everything they needed and trusted in. He would put children to rule them who would despise their elders. Foolishness and inexperience would govern because the elders had fallen into such a state of rebellion. People would grasp for answers and help, and find none.
God would bring Judah to court and proclaim their sins against them. They oppressed the poor, rejected him as their God and became haughty and proud in their own eyes. All the wealth of their nation would be taken from them so they would have nothing to have pride in because they had turned from God.
When God rebukes his children, he always encourages them of a promise of redemption. God only tears down what men have already destroyed by their own hands to build with His hands what no man can destroy. One day, God would wash their sins away and become their canopy of healing and safety once again.
God sees his nation as a vineyard that he had to prune from time to time to get the bad vines out so that the good vines will be free to prosper. He does this in our lives continually.
God told them that they went into captivity because of lack of knowledge. Paul came to that same conclusion in Corinth. These “super apostles” that charged great amounts of money had come through deceiving them with their teachings that were contrary to the Word of God. The people had fallen for their lies and now Paul, who came for free, had to clean up all their damage. Satan looks like an angel of light so he looks very convincing and true. True Christianity comes through humility and servanthood and it stays true to the Word of God.
Lord, help us to not be snared by the riches of this earthly kingdom, but open our eyes to the kingdom that we belong to. Our reward waits for us in heaven. We have a mission and a purpose while here on earth. Let us not be side-tracked.
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