Isaiah 1:2-4

The Wickedness of Judah

Decided to read one New and Old testament book at the same time and decided on the book of Isaiah. In Isaiah 1, we see the description of the wickedness of Judah.

Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken:

“I have nourished and brought up children, And they have rebelled against Me; The ox knows its owner And the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do not consider.”

Alas, sinful nation, A people laden with iniquity, A brood of evildoers, Children who are corrupters! They have forsaken the LORD, They have provoked to anger The Holy One of Israel, They have turned away backward.

Isaiah 1:2-4

Ungrateful!
Sinful!
Laden with iniquity!
Evildoers!
Corrupt!
Forsaken the Lord!
Turn away from God!

All the above are adjectives used to describe Judah.

It seems to me that this is very much similar to the state of many churches in the world today. It sounds like the lives of many Christians today. All of us must examine our own lives.

Are we ungrateful? When was the last time we give thanks to God? When was the last time we are thankful and grateful for His blessings?

Are we full of sin? Are our minds constantly filled with wicked, sinful and impure thoughts? Are our hands constantly doing things that displeases God? Are our tongues constantly mocking, insulting and complaining? Are we a wicked and sinful generation?

Are we people who turn away from God? Do we think we can do it by ourselves and turn our eyes away from Him? Do we trust our skills, abilities and talents more than God? Do we forsake the Lord?

My Prayer for myself and those who read this post is:
Lord, I come before You, realising my weakness, sinfulness and wickedness. Lord, I pray for myself and for those reading this post that You will bring us to the end of our ways. Help us to make a decision to forsake sins and to live for You. Lord, glorify Yourself in our lives. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.