majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him in Hosea 8:14,
"Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has fortified
many towns. But I will send fire upon their cities that will consume
their fortresses."
As the Lord observes the actions of wayward Israel he points to the
palaces and fortified towns they had built. As a nation, Israel lived
in a dangerous neighborhood, with Egypt to the south and Assyria to
the north. Both were causes of great concern and Israel did her best,
while abandoning the Lord, to protect themselves with fortresses and
fortified towns.
What they failed to see was the danger they had placed themselves in
when they strayed from the Lord. Now that Israel had broken her
covenant with God, he will visit his judgment upon her. For the Lord,
fortresses, fortified towns and palaces will be no match for his
judgment. As a massive freight train headed their way, the Lord's
judgment will be unstoppable and no amount of protection will provide
any help for them whatsoever.
I am reminded of Proverbs 21:30, "There is no wisdom, no insight, no
plan that can succeed against the Lord." Also, Isaiah 55:10-11, "As
the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it
without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it
yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that
goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will
accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."
The Lord will always have his own way, without fail.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd
love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
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