Today’s Reading, Isaiah 13-17
Focal Scripture: Isaiah 17:13 “The nations rage like the rumble of a huge torrent. He rebukes them, and they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills and like tumbleweeds before a gale.”
We all view God through a lens. Unfortunately, many people make God into their own creation. They want him to act the way they do, love the way they do, and judge the way they do. The Bible thankfully shows us who God is and the type of character he has on a daily basis.
In these scriptures today we read constantly that the nations including Israel will be judged by the Lord. Their actions and sins require judgement. Not only will they be judged but they will be judged harshly and the details of their judgement are outlined. This judgement will apply to gentile nations and the nation of Israel. God will not tolerate sin and let it go unpunished.
For many people this is a difficult idea to comprehend. They want to say that God is only love and will not judge people. This is not true according to scripture. Sin will be dealt with and God will be the ultimate judge. I know for some people this seems scary but since God is holy and sin must be dealt with he is the only one who is worthy to judge the world.
The implications behind this is that sin is a serious matter to God. Not just as individuals but also as a group. God knows we can’t be perfect but our actions will have consequences and our consequences are judgements. This should put us in a holy mindset.
Far too many people get comfortable with God and treat him as an equal. In now are we anywhere near his level. Sin is serious and sin will be dealt with. This reality should humble us and drive us to worship a holy God.
Do you have a biblical view of God or a view that you have created? It will change how you approach your daily life.
Tomorrow I plan on reading Isaiah 18-22
