"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 4 February 2012"
Today's Blog Title: "Arrogant Assyria Also Judged"
Today's Scripture Reading: Isaiah 10:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 10:5 "Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hand is My indignation."
A prophetic "Woe" is pronounced against those administrators who perverted justice. These government officials have abused their power and are now called to God's bar of justice. God's sovereign power enables Him to use His people's enemies to accomplish His purposes. Isaiah calls Judah to see God's hand in painful experiences.
Like an offended father dealing with a disobedient son, God used Assyria as a "rod of anger" to discipline Israel. While God intends the Assyrian invasion as discipline, Assyria's motive in attacking Israel is rooted in godless arrogance and pride. Thus God says, "I will punish the king of Assyria." It is "intend" that makes the difference. Let's remember that we may suffer discipline, even though we outwardly conform to Christian standards. God is concerned about motivation as well as actions, and will judge both.
"The remnant of Israel" in verse 20 are those who have come to trust in the Lord. Those who survived the invasion will "truly rely on the Lord." Suffering purges those who will not believe and deepens the faith of those who do.
Verse 28-32 depicts Isaiah's vision of of the king of Assyria's relentless march south over difficult terrain from "Aiath", that is "Ai". Ai was ten miles north of Jerusalem on a point over looking the city. The cities listed in these verses are closer and closer to the capital at Jerusalem. Each town conquered was another step closer to the impending defeat of the holy city.
"Lift up your voice" turns to that of panic which is a reaction of a frightened people facing defeat and disaster. The army was near Jerusalem itself. In verse 33, "bough" is the king of Assyria and "thickets" in verse 34 is his army. The point here is that God will bring judgment on the instruments He used to judge Israel.
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 1 Timothy 2:1.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Peace and Blessing be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Arrogant Assyria Also Judged"
Today's Scripture Reading: Isaiah 10:1-34
Today's Key Verse: Isaiah 10:5 "Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hand is My indignation."
A prophetic "Woe" is pronounced against those administrators who perverted justice. These government officials have abused their power and are now called to God's bar of justice. God's sovereign power enables Him to use His people's enemies to accomplish His purposes. Isaiah calls Judah to see God's hand in painful experiences.
Like an offended father dealing with a disobedient son, God used Assyria as a "rod of anger" to discipline Israel. While God intends the Assyrian invasion as discipline, Assyria's motive in attacking Israel is rooted in godless arrogance and pride. Thus God says, "I will punish the king of Assyria." It is "intend" that makes the difference. Let's remember that we may suffer discipline, even though we outwardly conform to Christian standards. God is concerned about motivation as well as actions, and will judge both.
"The remnant of Israel" in verse 20 are those who have come to trust in the Lord. Those who survived the invasion will "truly rely on the Lord." Suffering purges those who will not believe and deepens the faith of those who do.
Verse 28-32 depicts Isaiah's vision of of the king of Assyria's relentless march south over difficult terrain from "Aiath", that is "Ai". Ai was ten miles north of Jerusalem on a point over looking the city. The cities listed in these verses are closer and closer to the capital at Jerusalem. Each town conquered was another step closer to the impending defeat of the holy city.
"Lift up your voice" turns to that of panic which is a reaction of a frightened people facing defeat and disaster. The army was near Jerusalem itself. In verse 33, "bough" is the king of Assyria and "thickets" in verse 34 is his army. The point here is that God will bring judgment on the instruments He used to judge Israel.
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 1 Timothy 2:1.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also for God's Peace and Blessing be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:2
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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