The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing,
majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him today and what came to my heart and mind in Isaiah 32:7-8,
"Scoundrels use wicked methods,
they make up evil schemes
to destroy the poor with lies,
even when the plea of the needy is just.
But the noble make noble plans,
and by noble deeds they stand."
A kingdom of righteousness comes into view in Isaiah, chapter 32. It
will be a time when, "No longer will the fool be called noble nor the
scoundrel be highly respected." Verse 5. It makes you think of our day
when we see people in power or in leadership positions, whether in
government, business (especially in social media, journalism,
entertainment, sports, etc.).
In verses 7-8 the observation is made that scoundrels use wicked
methods and evil schemes to destroy. On the other hand the noble stand
on their noble deeds through their noble plans. How true that is in
politics today!
It reminds one of Solomon's words,"What has been will be again, what
has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 1:9. However, that time when a kingdom of righteousness
comes, it will come with the return of Jesus Christ for something
entirely new under the sun! There has never been anything like it!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to
hear from you!
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