Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil,
and the wicked for their iniquity;
I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant,
and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless.
Tag: God Can Level Any Nation
The above verse is taken from chapter 13 of Isaiah. In that chapter the prophet is prophesying against Babylon. The prophecy will tell all who read that Babylon will soon be dropped from the face of the earth. At this time frame, Babylon was the THE nation of record. They were the most feared and most powerful nation on the face of the earth. This prophecy (in the entire chapter) tells us that God will wipe Babylon off the face of the earth. This would be like God wiping the USA off he face of the earth. We would never believe a prophet that stated this type of thing about the USA. Yet, this is what God did and CAN do. We need to stand in awe of God that He is a God who is powerful and sovereign. Note, however, that the reason for the destruction for Babylon is stated, above. Isaiah states that God will “punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity.” God does not destroy on a whim. God is a righteous God and makes judgments based upon His Law. God judges the nations. God brings others nations against nations. Note:
Isaiah 13:17
Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them,
who have no regard for silver
and do not delight in gold.
God uses one nation against another. He destroys one nation at the hands of another. This should not cause fear in our lives. This ought to cause us to be in awe of God and to rest in His sovereignty. God is in control. We can rest in this. And, if God is in this type of control, just think what He can and do for our lives.
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