Isaiah 31-32 Come Back To The God You Fought Against

God had specifically warned His people for years not to trust Egypt for help and not to trust in military might (chariots and horses), but to trust only in Him.  To that end, He said:  “The Lord All-Powerful will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill.  The Lord All-Powerful will defend Jerusalem … He will defend it and save it; He will ‘pass over’ and save Jerusalem.”

In telling words, God spoke to us today as well – “Come back to the God you fought against.”  Even in our sin, He seeks our return!

Isaiah again describes the Messianic kingdom, when people will listen and understand and obey God’s will.  He also plainly tells us that the person who says foolish things, who plans evil, who does wicked things, who speaks wrongfully about the Lord, and who doesn’t feed the hungry or give water to the thirsty are fools.

But one day “God will pour His Spirit from above upon us.”  Justice and fairness will then rule, and the defilement will then be removed from the land, bringing fertility, peace, and safety.  “Hail will destroy the forest, and the city will be completely destroyed, but you will be happy.”

Father, it will be so wonderful when we can experience life without sin and see how You created us to live!  How we should mourn the effect our sin has had on creation!  Make it happen soon, Father!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford