"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 13 March 2013, from Cindi, a Daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction into the Book of Obadiah"
This brief Chapter of Obadiah is one of only two Minor Prophets that are addressed entirely to a nation other than Israel or Judah. It deals with the ancient feud between Israel and the nation of Edom, between the descendants of Jacob and those of his brother Esau. Through the prophet of Obadiah, the Lord expressed His indignation at the nation of Edom. When they should have been helping their relatives, they were gloating over the problems of Israelites and raiding their homes. A day was coming, the day of the Lord, when all these wrongs would be righted. The Lord would bring justice to the world.
The name Obadiah means "Servant of Yahweh" or "Worshiper of Yahweh." It is knot known whether this was the prophet's personal name or whether he used it as a title, preferring to remain anonymous. Nothing is known of Obadiah's personal life or standing in Judean society.
While Obadiah's short Book was addressed to Edom, it is doubtful that the Edomite leaders ever heard or read it. One purpose of the writing was to comfort and encourage the surviving Judeans with the message that God had not abandoned them. Judah would be restored to its own land after the judgment of the Exile had been accomplished, and their enemies would be punished.
In the grand theme of the Biblical Message of God's redemption of fallen humanity, the Book of Obadiah may seem to be of little importance. But its portion of that message is tremendously vital. God is sovereign over all nations, whether they acknowledge His sovereignty or not. God desires that we show mercy and favor to our neighbors in their time of distress. Treachery against a relative is never justified and will be judged by the God of justice.
Have A God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. 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, He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction into the Book of Obadiah"
This brief Chapter of Obadiah is one of only two Minor Prophets that are addressed entirely to a nation other than Israel or Judah. It deals with the ancient feud between Israel and the nation of Edom, between the descendants of Jacob and those of his brother Esau. Through the prophet of Obadiah, the Lord expressed His indignation at the nation of Edom. When they should have been helping their relatives, they were gloating over the problems of Israelites and raiding their homes. A day was coming, the day of the Lord, when all these wrongs would be righted. The Lord would bring justice to the world.
The name Obadiah means "Servant of Yahweh" or "Worshiper of Yahweh." It is knot known whether this was the prophet's personal name or whether he used it as a title, preferring to remain anonymous. Nothing is known of Obadiah's personal life or standing in Judean society.
While Obadiah's short Book was addressed to Edom, it is doubtful that the Edomite leaders ever heard or read it. One purpose of the writing was to comfort and encourage the surviving Judeans with the message that God had not abandoned them. Judah would be restored to its own land after the judgment of the Exile had been accomplished, and their enemies would be punished.
In the grand theme of the Biblical Message of God's redemption of fallen humanity, the Book of Obadiah may seem to be of little importance. But its portion of that message is tremendously vital. God is sovereign over all nations, whether they acknowledge His sovereignty or not. God desires that we show mercy and favor to our neighbors in their time of distress. Treachery against a relative is never justified and will be judged by the God of justice.
Have A God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. 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, He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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