Fri.'s Devo - Woe to Moab

Read Is. 15:1-16:13
Moab was the son of Lot and his oldest daughter so he was conceived in deception and incest. Moab was one of Israel's enemies. They had tried to curse Israel through Baalak (Num. 22-24) and their women seduced the Israelite men (Num. 22-24). They had oppressed Israel for years. In Isaiah's prophecy all Moab's major cities are brought down. The Israelites had already captured Ar and Kir which forced the Moabites to flee south to Sela in Edom. The women attempted to cross the Arnon River in its shallow part but their only true security is found in Israel. They did end up in Judah paying them tribute money to stay there safely. But, ultimate rescue will come from a man from the tribe of Judah many years later. How true.
Moab, was know for being proud. Because of this everything will be destroyed. All its wealth: its delicacies, grain fields, vineyards, and orchards will wither. Joy and singing will not be heard. Very few will survive.
Moab was conquered three times: first in 704 B.C. by Sennacherib, an Assyrian, then in 701 B.C. by Tiglath-pileser in 731 B.C., then in 715 B.C. by King Sargon of Assyria.
Lord, our ultimate security and safety lies in you. What is death except for promotion. Help us be faithful to the end.