Isaiah 24 - Day 511 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 24:6-13 Commentary: Because people have “defiled” the earth by their sins (v. 5), judgment will come. They must bear the consequences of their guilt. God’s judgment is likened to a burning fire that consumes all but a few on the earth (v. 6). In the earth’s devastation vineyards will wither and music (with tambourines and harps) and parties (vv. 7–9, 11) will stop. The fruit of the vine is often associated in the Bible with joy (e.g., 16:9; Zech. 10:7). The … city (Isa. 24:10; cf. 25:2), representative of the whole earth (24:13), will be in ruins with all its houses uninhabited. When God pours out His wrath on the unbelieving world in the Tribulation, all will be desolate and gloomy. Little will be left, as after the harvesting of olives (cf. 17:6) or grapes. Martin, J. A. (1985). Isaiah. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, p. 1072). Victor Book Application: Our sins separate us from God. Isaiah faithfully relayed this same message for over 60 years, in spite of the Israelite's disobedience. Sixty years is a long time. Prayer: Lord, teach me to love people as much as You do... Isaiah 23 - Day 510 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 23:8-9 Commentary (Hank Workman): Pride is one of the basic sins that God opposes again and again. It’s the concept that we don’t need His guidance. It’s the idea we are all sufficient. It’s the actions we know better than Him in our choices. It’s the wrestling match truly with our own sinful nature that opposes God, takes Him out of the mix and through word and action denies His sovereignty and Lordship. Application: Time and again, over and over, we're reminded that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. And if we're not willing to humble ourselves, God will help us. Prayer: Lord Jesus, have mercy on me a sinner... Isaiah 22 - Day 509 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 22:12-13 Commentary: Having focused on surrounding peoples, the oracles of judgment finally return to address Jerusalem and Judah. This shift emphasizes for Judah that ultimately all talk of Yahweh’s ordained judgment on their neighbors culminates in a warning for them—as God’s people—to repent. Their status as God’s chosen people is not to be taken lightly; greater knowledge of the truth demands greater accountability Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., Whitehead, M. M., Grigoni, M. R., & Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Is 22:1–25). Lexham Press. Application: Revival starts with us. Yes, we can and should pray for the Holy Spirit to draw people closer to God. Yes, we should desire God's Holiness for the nations. Yes to all things of God, starting with us. Prayer: Lord, draw me close to You... Isaiah 20 & 21 - Day 508 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 20:1-6 Commentary: Isaiah interposed a narrative section here to drive home what had been said in chapter 18 against Cush and in 19:1–17 against Egypt. Some in Judah wanted to form an alliance with these two nations to help stave off the Assyrian threat. Chapter 20 shows the foolishness of such a course of action. In 711 b.c. Ashdod, a Philistine city, was captured by the commander-in-chief of the Assyrian king Sargon II (722–705). The capture of Ashdod was to signal to the Judahites that they could not count on foreign alliances to protect them, for the Assyrians believed their advances could not be stopped. Martin, J. A. (1985). Isaiah. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, p. 1067). Victor Books. Application: In our desperation, we'll create alliances to strengthen our position. Start with God and seek His will. Prayer: Lord, please help me recognize what You are doing and let me join You... Isaiah 19 - Day 507 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 19:19-25 Commentary: Despite His righteous judgments, God loves all these nations. There would come a day when He would send a Savior who would be for them as well. They will respond to Him in worship and become a “blessing on the earth,” and He will say: “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance” (Isaiah 19:19–25). Application: Jesus didn't come to condemn the world, but to save it. He offered his life as a sacrifice for all humanity. Prayer: Lord, use me... |
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