Isaiah 16
-The oracle concerning Moab
continues and is completed in this section of Isaiah. They are told wise advice
by the LORD through the mouth of the prophet to send the tribute lamb to the
ruler of the land of Zion for refuge and hiding from the enemy that is coming
to destroy. This was the LORD’s mercy and provision at work if they would
listen and obey (Isaiah 16:1-4).
-What I take as a Messianic
reference comes in verse five. “A throne will even be established in
lovingkindness, and a Judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of
David; moreover, He will seek justice and be prompt in righteousness (Isaiah
16:5).”
-This is compared to the
excessive pride, arrogance, and fury of Moab, whose idle boasts are completely
false. Moab will wail and be utterly stricken as their gladness and joy are
taken away. Their fruitful field has been devoured by the enemy. There will be
no more cries of joy or jubilant shouting when these things occur. They have
wearied themselves upon the high places of false gods when they came in to pray
to these idols. This heresy of religion will not prevail. Within three years
from Isaiah’s writing, “as a hired man would count them, the glory of Moab will
be degraded along with all his great population, and his remnant will be very
small and impotent (Isaiah 16:6-14).” *Application* The LORD always gives the
best advice. Listen and give heed to His Word confirmed by the Holy Spirit
which indwells if you have believed and are a child of the King. This will give
wisdom to guide, protect, and keep you during the course of your life. Rely on
your own pride and arrogance and you will be destroyed eventually. The enemy
wants to chew you up and spit you out with no joy or fruit. God gives you the
choice. Please follow Him in humility and complete dependence. His way is the
best! His way ends with victory!
Verse to Memorize: Isaiah 16:5
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