"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for Monday 18 March 2013, from Cindi, a Daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Blogs Title: "Israel's Ultimate Triumph"
Today's Blogs Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1-21
Today's Blogs Key Verse: Obadiah 21 "And saviors shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's."
Edom in verse 1, refers to the territory settled by Esau's descendants. It is a mountainous desert extending for about one hundred miles from the wadi Zered to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Edomites enjoyed the security the security of their mountain stronghold and the prosperity obtained by taxing caravans traveling through their territory.
"Rock" is the name of the Edomite capital, Sela. The name emphasizes the security the Edomites enjoyed because of the narrow canyons that led in and out of Edom. "Though thou set thy nest among the stars" is a figure of speech that emphasizes the inaccessibility and national security of their city. However, their natural security is no match for God's determination.
As a general rule, when thieves or grape gatherers work, they do not search out and take everything, they merely take their fill. However, God will so thoroughly judge Esau that He will make it bare.
A specific attack on Jerusalem in which Edom delighted and thus participated is the proximate cause of Edom's judgment. Edom did not necessarily actually loot the fallen city, but God knows the attitudes of our heart, and we are as responsible for them as our overt acts of sin.
The "Day of the Lord" in verse 15, is that predicted time when God will intervene actively in the affairs of humanity and all creation, in both blessing and judgment. This period will begin with the Rapture of the Church and ends following the kingdom age with the purging of heaven and earth. Throughout the Old Testament, this "day" was a recurring twofold theme of the prophets, identifying that time when the enemies of Israel would be defeated and God would bless the nation under the Davidiac covenant. But this "day" also covered the tribulation and punishment of Israel, as it is sometimes characterized by judgment and wrath. For Christians, whose sins have already been judged on the Cross, the day of the Lord is mainly a time of hope and blessing.
"Saviors," in verse 21, is better read "those saved." The closing verse looks forward to that time when the Lord's people will come to "Mount Zion" and "judge the Mount of Esau" during the "kingdom age." Many people are tempted to consider themselves beyond the reach of God. But God will bring them low, just as He will lift those who humble themselves before Him. One great day, He will establish His just rule over all.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember, that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD WHISPERS to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blogs Title: "Israel's Ultimate Triumph"
Today's Blogs Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1-21
Today's Blogs Key Verse: Obadiah 21 "And saviors shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's."
Edom in verse 1, refers to the territory settled by Esau's descendants. It is a mountainous desert extending for about one hundred miles from the wadi Zered to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Edomites enjoyed the security the security of their mountain stronghold and the prosperity obtained by taxing caravans traveling through their territory.
"Rock" is the name of the Edomite capital, Sela. The name emphasizes the security the Edomites enjoyed because of the narrow canyons that led in and out of Edom. "Though thou set thy nest among the stars" is a figure of speech that emphasizes the inaccessibility and national security of their city. However, their natural security is no match for God's determination.
As a general rule, when thieves or grape gatherers work, they do not search out and take everything, they merely take their fill. However, God will so thoroughly judge Esau that He will make it bare.
A specific attack on Jerusalem in which Edom delighted and thus participated is the proximate cause of Edom's judgment. Edom did not necessarily actually loot the fallen city, but God knows the attitudes of our heart, and we are as responsible for them as our overt acts of sin.
The "Day of the Lord" in verse 15, is that predicted time when God will intervene actively in the affairs of humanity and all creation, in both blessing and judgment. This period will begin with the Rapture of the Church and ends following the kingdom age with the purging of heaven and earth. Throughout the Old Testament, this "day" was a recurring twofold theme of the prophets, identifying that time when the enemies of Israel would be defeated and God would bless the nation under the Davidiac covenant. But this "day" also covered the tribulation and punishment of Israel, as it is sometimes characterized by judgment and wrath. For Christians, whose sins have already been judged on the Cross, the day of the Lord is mainly a time of hope and blessing.
"Saviors," in verse 21, is better read "those saved." The closing verse looks forward to that time when the Lord's people will come to "Mount Zion" and "judge the Mount of Esau" during the "kingdom age." Many people are tempted to consider themselves beyond the reach of God. But God will bring them low, just as He will lift those who humble themselves before Him. One great day, He will establish His just rule over all.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember, that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD WHISPERS to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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