Tues.’s Devo - Why Jerusalem will Fall

Read: Isaiah 3:1-5:30; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15; Psalm 53:1-6; Proverbs 22:28-29 Because of their sin, God was going to take everything away from the people of Judah: their food, water, army, leaders, justice, spiritual leaders and wisdom. They will be left following young leaders who have no wisdom or integrity. These “leaders” will not even try to hide their wickedness. God said the people brought this upon themselves. *** There is good news for the faithful. Isaiah was to tell the godly that all will go well with them. They will receive the reward they deserve. But, the wicked will reap doom. *** God as our judge presents his case in the court of justice and makes the decision. He takes everything from Jerusalem in the settlement. Jerusalem will be left destroyed of all her beauty and substance. There will be so few men left that the ratio will be seven women to one man. The women will beg for his name just so they won’t die unmarried. *** But, God always has a remnant and his remnant will be beautiful and glorious. They will survive all the destruction of Jerusalem and God will wash them and provide for them just like he did the children of Israel who came out of Egypt. *** God considered Jerusalem as his vineyard that would produce much good fruit. But, instead it produced mainly wild fruit, so he has to cut it down and the people will be made to go into exile. During this time the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will be exalted and God’s justice and righteousness will be displayed to all. God’s remnant will enjoy the land and all the blessings that had once been owned by the wicked. *** Some who are taken into exile will take their sins with them. They will still reject the Lord’s laws and think they know best. *** We can see the parallels of us in America. We have been ruled by silly rulers who had the sense of a two year old. We have watched our children stolen and trafficked, our youth deceived and adults robbed of wisdom and common sense. We have seen our streets turned into war zones and our schools turned into socialist training camps. But, we have also seen God’s people rising up to conquer evil and stand with God. We have seen a shift and a changing of the tide as we maneuver the Titanic back on the right path. It is a slow turn but it is happening and justice is returning to America. *** Paul warned the Corinthians not to be deceived into believing the “new teachings” of the new super-duper teachers of the day. Christ is the center of all we believe. Everything comes from him. Paul tried to make them see the difference between a sincere teacher like himself who didn’t ask for donations and the teachers who were coming asking for money and teaching them lies in exchange. He reminded them that even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. *** Lord, may we have patience to see the change come that we have been praying and believing for. May we not be deceived or led off the path of truth but remain steadfast unmovable. You are the center of our lives.