Isaiah 34:1-4 – Judgement on Earth and in the Heavens
Chapters 34-35 speak of judgment on wicked nations and the deliverance of the godly, either at the resurrection of Christ and the going forth of the Gospel, or else the end of all things. See here that all nations are called. All are responsible before the Mediatorial King, not just the outward and inward covenant people. Particularly, the ones called here are the nations who reject Him. God makes sure that all pay attention to Him, and what He is about to bring about.
The Lord is angry, is furious, against all these nations and against all their armies. Despite all their cleverness, their intrigues, their alliances and confederacies, their diplomacy, and even the military power that overawes mere man, God will destroy them. None can stand before Him when He acts. The destruction is so great, and the death is so overwhelming, that the bodies lay out rotting. There are not enough left to bury all the broken bodies. In fact, the blood is such a flood that it melts the hills, as a mudslide from a hillside soaked by drenching rains.
Christ’s enemies are not mere enemies of flesh. Often He, and we His people, strive with those who are powerful in spiritual realms. The picture of the sky rolling up and the stars falling like leaves and fruit makes us think of the autumn, of life ending into the cold death of winter, a winter that shall never end for those evil spiritual powers. Whether they be earthly or spiritual, whether they be strong, clever, and allied with many to help, there are none who can stand against Christ. Whatever and whoever arrays against Him and us shall fall ignobly and certainly.
Questions
- Who is responsible before God?
- Can any stop God’s plan?
Prayer Points
- Pray that our nation would repent.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.