Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"The LORD will enter into judgment"
Text: Isaiah 3:14
ADDRESSING THE PEOPLE DIRECTLY
There were two things the LORD decided to do. He would first speak to the leaders in particular. If they would not listen, then obviously, judgment would have to be meted out.
“The LORD stands up to plead,
And stands to judge the people.
The LORD will enter into judgment
With the elders of His people
And His princes:
‘For you have eaten up the vineyard;
The plunder of the poor is in your houses.
What do you mean by crushing My people
And grinding the faces of the poor?’
Says the Lord GOD of hosts.”
Isaiah 3:13-15
1. Pleading with the people.
a) The people, in particular, the oppressive leaders were addressed.
b) This address was done:
i) Clearly
ii) Candidly
c) The LORD would wait and see how the people would respond.
2. Judging the people.
a) The LORD is ultimately the supreme judge:
a) Over the nation.
b) Over the elders.
c) Over the princes.
b) This is His divine right:
a) As the Creator.
b) As the King.
c) As the LORD God.
d) As the Redeemer.
3. The issues raised up.
a) Abuse of the vineyards.
b) Plundering the poor (bullying them).
c) Crushing the people (general cruel treatment).
d) Grinding the faces of the poor (humiliating them).
4. The people:
a) They are the leaders of the nation.
b) They are held accountable for all their wicked deeds.