Isaiah 3
-In the first section of this
chapter God is promising a removal of water and bread from Jerusalem and Judah
and the prominent men of the society (listed are mighty men, warriors, judges,
prophets, diviner, elders, captains, the honorable men, the counselor, artist
experts, skillful enchanters). The young will at that time take over and the
inferior will rule in the chaos and confusion of God’s judgment. “For Jerusalem
has stumbled and Judah has fallen, because their speech and their actions are
against the LORD, to rebel against His glorious presence.” They wear their sin
outwardly from an inward depraved heart. They do not even conceal their junk.
Woe is pronounced upon them by the LORD and His prophet for the pain they are
bringing upon themselves (Isaiah 3:1-9, 12).
-God clarifies His justice in
verse 10 by stating that for the righteous it will go well for them. What a
comfort this verse is for those who follow the Savior and His ways. These will
“eat the fruit of their actions.” On the other side, the wicked will have a
difficult time and will get exactly what they deserve (Isaiah 3:10-11). *Application*
The principle of sowing and reaping applies just as much to today as it did
when Isaiah wrote this word from the LORD. Be sure your sins will find you out
(Numbers 32:23), and rest assured that your labor in the LORD by faith is not
in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).
-God’s judgment language
continues in the second half of the chapter as He arises to contend for His
prestige with His people. He has a big problem with their crushing of their
insubordinates in the vineyards and in the houses of the poor. Moreover, He
rails on the pride of the daughters of Zion who lead with seductive eyes,
mincing steps, and elaborate exterior ornamentation. The LORD guarantees to
afflict their looks and take away their beauty through various methods, and
their mighty men will fall by the sword in battle. These haughty and sexually
promiscuous daughters of Zion will lament and mourn for their woe is great
(Isaiah 3:13-26). *Application* Nothing is hidden from God. If you are a woman,
be modest in your apparel and your Godly attitudes (1 Timothy 2:9-10). If you
are a man, look upon women as if they were your sisters in reverence and honor,
not in lust (Proverbs 6:23-29, Matthew 5:28, 1 Timothy 5:2). If you are a
father, pay attention to your daughter, or daughters, to lovingly discipline
and let them know that purity is what you and their Maker desire (Song of
Solomon 6:9-10, Philippians 4:8, Titus 2:3-5).
Verses to Memorize: Isaiah 3:10-11
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