Day By Day - Isaiah 10
By Jacob Muthsam
Personal Thoughts:
It’s easy to read these chapters in Isaiah and be overwhelmed by the way they’re written and the words that can stick in your mind… “Woe”, “Judgement”, “ Anger”.
I encourage you to read these chapters with the understanding that we have:- A Holy God, A Right God, A Loving God and A Just God. A God who loves people yet hates sin, loves humility and compassion, yet hates arrogance and pride.
Also please note, these studies are short and simply a taste of the chapter. The writers have given a few thoughts, but the chapter has much more for you to discover. Please dig deep into God’s Word for yourself past these short studies.
Point 1:
Woe to those who abuse Justice and Power.
In Isaiah 10:1-4, we see a “woe” is given towards the leaders who chose to abuse justice. The government leaders of the time had abused their power and the consequence was that they were facing God’s justice.
We see the reason for God's anger:
It’s a prophetic warning and a “woe” to those in leadership who are responsible for people who listen to them. It is definitely not good when you sin, but to lead someone else into sin through the decisions you make is much worse. This “woe” is a warning to those who lead others, with the things they say. The importance is to not lead others into sin!
Point 2:
See what sin does!
In Isaiah 10:5-19, we can observe what effect sin has had. The Assyrian King, because of his pride, chose to act by his own will.
God plans correction for his people to bring them nearer to Himself.
Sennacherib's chooses to gratify his own covetousness and ambition. The Assyrian boasts what great things he has done to other nations, by his own policy and power. His pride and sin cause him not to understand that it is God who has made him what he is and put him in power. Because he conquered Samaria, he thinks Jerusalem would fall also.
When God allows His people to enter into trouble, perhaps it’s to allow them to understand their sin and to humble them.
Point 3: The Remnant
The Remnant of Israel
20 'In that day the remnant of Israel,
the survivors of Jacob,
will no longer rely on him
who struck them down
but will truly rely on the Lord,
the Holy One of Israel.
21 A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob
will return to the Mighty God.'
Bible history shows God’s people walking in and out of absolute trust and relationship with Him. Sins of the people and sins of those leading God’s people have altered the journey of the people of God. Many times in history, God’s people have been lead from absolute trust in God to aligning with other powers.
I find it comforting to know the Bible tells us that a remnant remains, a people of God who will always return to a true relationship, true worship and true following of God!
Closing Thoughts:
Sin messes with people, plans and powers. There is grace and forgiveness from sin, however, there are also consequences.
What power do we rely on? Who leads us? Who are we leading? Are we leading right? These are just a few questions from a quick look at Isaiah 10.
Personal Thoughts:
It’s easy to read these chapters in Isaiah and be overwhelmed by the way they’re written and the words that can stick in your mind… “Woe”, “Judgement”, “ Anger”.
I encourage you to read these chapters with the understanding that we have:- A Holy God, A Right God, A Loving God and A Just God. A God who loves people yet hates sin, loves humility and compassion, yet hates arrogance and pride.
Also please note, these studies are short and simply a taste of the chapter. The writers have given a few thoughts, but the chapter has much more for you to discover. Please dig deep into God’s Word for yourself past these short studies.
Point 1:
Woe to those who abuse Justice and Power.
In Isaiah 10:1-4, we see a “woe” is given towards the leaders who chose to abuse justice. The government leaders of the time had abused their power and the consequence was that they were facing God’s justice.
We see the reason for God's anger:
Firstly, wickedness in administering the laws.
Secondly, poor treatment of those in need.
It’s a prophetic warning and a “woe” to those in leadership who are responsible for people who listen to them. It is definitely not good when you sin, but to lead someone else into sin through the decisions you make is much worse. This “woe” is a warning to those who lead others, with the things they say. The importance is to not lead others into sin!
Point 2:
See what sin does!
In Isaiah 10:5-19, we can observe what effect sin has had. The Assyrian King, because of his pride, chose to act by his own will.
God plans correction for his people to bring them nearer to Himself.
Sennacherib's chooses to gratify his own covetousness and ambition. The Assyrian boasts what great things he has done to other nations, by his own policy and power. His pride and sin cause him not to understand that it is God who has made him what he is and put him in power. Because he conquered Samaria, he thinks Jerusalem would fall also.
When God allows His people to enter into trouble, perhaps it’s to allow them to understand their sin and to humble them.
Point 3: The Remnant
The Remnant of Israel
20 'In that day the remnant of Israel,
the survivors of Jacob,
will no longer rely on him
who struck them down
but will truly rely on the Lord,
the Holy One of Israel.
21 A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob
will return to the Mighty God.'
Bible history shows God’s people walking in and out of absolute trust and relationship with Him. Sins of the people and sins of those leading God’s people have altered the journey of the people of God. Many times in history, God’s people have been lead from absolute trust in God to aligning with other powers.
I find it comforting to know the Bible tells us that a remnant remains, a people of God who will always return to a true relationship, true worship and true following of God!
Closing Thoughts:
Sin messes with people, plans and powers. There is grace and forgiveness from sin, however, there are also consequences.
What power do we rely on? Who leads us? Who are we leading? Are we leading right? These are just a few questions from a quick look at Isaiah 10.
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