In this chapter, Amoz, the father of Isaiah, received a message concerning the destruction of Babylon. It highlights the Lord’s plan to use many nations and armies to destroy all the evil, wicked, and arrogant people of the land. The chapter ends with the aftereffect on Babylon:
“Babylon, the most glorious of kingdoms, the flower of Chaldean culture, will be devastated like Sodom and Gomorrah when God destroyed them. Babylon will never rise again. Generation after generation will come and go, but the land will never again be lived in. Nomads will refuse to camp there, and shepherds will not allow their sheep to stay overnight. Wild animals of the desert will move into the ruined city. The houses will be haunted by howling creatures. Ostriches will live among the ruins, and wild goats will come there to dance. Hyenas will howl in its fortresses, and jackals will make their dens in tis palaces. Babylon’s days are numbered; its time of destruction will soon arrive.” (Isaiah 13:19-22)
As usual, read the rest of the chapter for yourself, draw some conclusions, make some connections, and strive to deepen your knowledge.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! Help us turn from our evil, wicked, and arrogant ways, for it only leads to our own destruction. Lord, we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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