v 13 "The Lord takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people"
Isaiah is known as the “evangelical” prophet - he liked to tell good news and will do so in outstanding ways. But as Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome (11:v 22) we need to “consider both the kindness and sternness of God.” In ch 2v6 Isaiah had said that God had abandoned his people because they had turned away from Him to pseudo-gods. Isaiah now says the consequence for the nation of Judah will be breakdown of “supply and support”. Competent national leadership will cease: ch 3 v 13, The LORD takes his place in court: he rises to judge the people . . . . . judgment against the elders and leaders of his people, –that is, ‘judgement of the legislative and executive arms of government.’ Is this what we may see in a Christian land that has largely abandoned God and his moral laws, which were for man’s good? Why even the haughty women of Zion whose posture declared “I’m worth it” would loose their “Finery” and “Fragrance.” Jerusalem was “defying God’s glorious presence.” (v 8).
David Hum
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Thanks David It is so easy to take all we have for granted Isaiah 3, to me, has the aspect of the Lord saying all you have is mine and when you ignore me or abuse what you have been given it is all still mine to give and take away.
Don't you think it breaks God's heart when we abuse or mistreat what he has given us? Makes me want to go and bring a smile to His glorious face and tell Him how much we love Him, oh and to thank Him for this lovely sunshine.
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