In this chapter, the Lord promises to destroy Damascus. Here’s how Isaiah begins this chapter: “This message came to me concerning Damascus: “Look, Damascus will disappear! It will become a heap of ruins. The cities of Aroer will be deserted. Sheep will graze in the streets and lie down unafraid. There will be no one to chase them away. The fortified cities of Israel will also be destroyed, and the power of Damascus will end. The few left in Aram will share the fate of Israel’s departed glory, “ says the Lord Almighty.
“In that day the glory of Israel will be very dim, for poverty will stalk the land. Israel will be abandoned like the grainfields in the valley of Rephaim after the harvest. Only a few of its people will be left, like the stray olives left on the tree after the harvest. Only two or three remain in the highest branches, four or five out on the tips of the limbs. Yes, Israel will be stripped bare of people,” says the Lord, the God of Israel.” (Isaiah 17:1-6)
Isaiah ends this chapter indicating that this destruction is because the people of Israel turned their backs on God and began worshiping other gods.
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 keep our priorities right. Help us put you first in all things…seeking you first before any hobby, any activity, any person, and any thing! Lord, help us strengthen our faith so we never turn our backs on you. 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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