August 26, 2011
Babylon enjoyed being in control. They thought no one could stand up to them. They considered themselves to be their own god. "You say to yourself, 'I am God, and no one is equal to me.' " Babylon—arrogant, self-reliant, and successful in what they did. They were confident, overly so. They did evil things but felt safe thinking no one knew what they were doing or would catch them in their deceit and lies. They felt they were wise and full of knowledge, being on the "cutting edge of everything." They felt important and treated people without mercy.
They thought all those things. But God said, I've seen; I know; and I will take vengeance. You are totally unaware that your confidence is false. Your self-deception is huge. You refer to yourself as "I am," but you don't realize that only I (God) am the true I AM. You think you are safe. You think no one knows what you have done—but I know. Your wisdom and knowledge have fooled you. Go ahead, keep trying the same things you have done since you were young. You've tried all the "guru's," none of them can help you. They are like straw. They can't save themselves and they can't save you. But, I God say this, "But troubles will come to you, and you will not know how to stop them. Disaster will fall on you, and you will not be able to keep it away. You will be destroyed quickly; you will not even see it coming." The NIV says, "a catastrophe you cannot foresee."
God is in control. He is THE God. He knows. He knows who is honest and sincere. He pursues us. He has foretold through His written word what would happen. It has happened and will continue to happen. He will not let evil receive the glory that is His. (Isaiah 42:8) He repeats that here in Isaiah 48:11 - "I will not let people speak evil against me, and I will not let some god take my glory."
Then Isaiah 48 ends with this statement: "There is no peace for evil people," says the LORD. It may appear as if they are happy and successful, but "there is no peace for evil people." God's word IS true.
Next Entry: Isaiah 49:1 – 52:12
Babylon enjoyed being in control. They thought no one could stand up to them. They considered themselves to be their own god. "You say to yourself, 'I am God, and no one is equal to me.' " Babylon—arrogant, self-reliant, and successful in what they did. They were confident, overly so. They did evil things but felt safe thinking no one knew what they were doing or would catch them in their deceit and lies. They felt they were wise and full of knowledge, being on the "cutting edge of everything." They felt important and treated people without mercy.
They thought all those things. But God said, I've seen; I know; and I will take vengeance. You are totally unaware that your confidence is false. Your self-deception is huge. You refer to yourself as "I am," but you don't realize that only I (God) am the true I AM. You think you are safe. You think no one knows what you have done—but I know. Your wisdom and knowledge have fooled you. Go ahead, keep trying the same things you have done since you were young. You've tried all the "guru's," none of them can help you. They are like straw. They can't save themselves and they can't save you. But, I God say this, "But troubles will come to you, and you will not know how to stop them. Disaster will fall on you, and you will not be able to keep it away. You will be destroyed quickly; you will not even see it coming." The NIV says, "a catastrophe you cannot foresee."
God is in control. He is THE God. He knows. He knows who is honest and sincere. He pursues us. He has foretold through His written word what would happen. It has happened and will continue to happen. He will not let evil receive the glory that is His. (Isaiah 42:8) He repeats that here in Isaiah 48:11 - "I will not let people speak evil against me, and I will not let some god take my glory."
"I am God; I am the beginning and the end. I made the earth with my own hands. With my right hand I spread out the skies. When I call them, they come together before me."Isaiah 48:17 - "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you to do what is good, who leads you in the way you should go." Psalm 32:8 - Jane's (Her Name Was Jane) Life Verse - "I will make you wise and show you where to go, I will guide you and watch over you."
Then Isaiah 48 ends with this statement: "There is no peace for evil people," says the LORD. It may appear as if they are happy and successful, but "there is no peace for evil people." God's word IS true.
Next Entry: Isaiah 49:1 – 52:12
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