Chapter 672 of 1163

ISAIAH 24

The whole earth is now the focus of attention and not just individual nations and cities. The Lord made the earth and is King over all the earth (Ps. 47:2), so He has a right to do what He pleases. He will punish sinners because they have not respected His covenant (v. 5; Gen. 9:8–17) or cared for the earth as faithful stewards of His gifts. They have disobeyed His will, claimed the earth for themselves, and abused it selfishly.

When that time of judgment comes, God will pay no attention to anyone’s economic or social status (vv. 2–3). The joyful feast will become a funeral (vv. 7–13); those who try to escape will be trapped (vv. 17–18); and proud leaders will become prisoners (vv. 21–23). The Lord will humble the “haughty people” (v. 4) and the “exalted ones” (v. 21).

But Isaiah ends on a note of triumph: the Lord will reign gloriously (v. 23)! Will you be reigning with Him?

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