Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Scripture:  Isaiah 1:8 (NIV):  "The Daughter of Zion is left like a shelter in a vineyard, like a hut in a field of melons, like a city under siege."

Thought:  To me, God still allows opportunity for change when we realize where our errors have taken us.

Question:  Do I feel that my spirit is "under siege"?

In picturing these metaphors I get a sense of being surrounded or isolated in the middle of a vast, outnumbering force.  There is a quality of lonliness here that is frightening.  Not only are we alone and abandoned, seemingly neglected by others; but also we are being hurt by forces around us.  We are trapped. 

The reference here to "shelter" and "hut" describe temporary shack-like structures that are completely indefensible, leaving the area open and vulnerable.  They were erected to house watchmen or guards who were on the lookout for thieves and/or predators. 

"The Daughter of Zion", the great city of Jerusalem, is a member of the royal family of God, is she not?  Why this isolation and separation?  Why this sense of being under attack?  Again, it has been brought on by her own choices (see verse 4).  In spurning God there are painful consequences.  The world surrounds and presses in upon you; there is vulnerability to attack.  The enemy advances and the former strong walls of protection are gone.

Prayer:  Lord of Hosts, cause me to see my utter depravity when I push You away.  Help me in my lonliness and isolation to become hungry for You and Your protection again.  Amen. 

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