Isaiah 28 - Day 515 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Isaiah 28:7-13 Commentary (preceptaustin.org): To judge by actions, consumerism is a cherished value in contemporary American society. Yet trusting in more and better things to make us happy is misplaced trust. Only faith in God can bring meaning to our lives. This is conveyed in today’s reading through a message of judgment. Isaiah 28–35 features six judgments in all, and in today’s reading we find the first two, aimed at Ephraim (the northern kingdom of Israel) and Jerusalem (the southern kingdom of Judah). The people of Samaria, Israel’s capital, were proud, affluent, and pleasure-seeking. They trusted in their own “fading flower” rather than the “beautiful wreath” of God (28:3–5). The people of Jerusalem, similarly, offered insincere worship because of spiritual blindness. They thought their actions could be hidden from God and trusted in themselves rather than their Maker (29:13–15). Both cities stumbled over the spiritual necessities of faith and obedience. Application: From a theological standpoint, it's hard to imagine that human beings would take God for granted. However, as the Bible clearly reveals, the Israelites did just that. The lesson for me is to connect with God daily. Prayer: Who am I, that the Lord of Creation... Comments are closed.
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