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Isaiah - Day 38

versebyverse | June 21, 2008 15:41

Scripture: Isaiah 2:7 (NIV): "Their land is full of silver and gold; there is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots."

Thought: To me, this verse is a good description of what our country wrongly values!

Question: Are money and might my top values?

The "their" refers back to the first vierse of chapter 2, that is, to Judah and Jerusalem. Instead of being the revered location of God's Temple filled with worship for Him, Jerusalem has corrupted. Yes, they are materialistically wealthy, the "land is full of silver and gold"; yes, the military might is strong, the "land is full of horses" and chariots. But these should not and cannot define the success of a nation. They have rejected God! In place of God, "fallen" men will put many things. Money becomes of paramount importance and is therefore accumulated. To what end? Material possessions are gathered and a strong defense militarily is maintained. Why bother?

It is interesting to notice that twice in this verse it is mentioned that "there is no end to their......" Man has opportunity and ability to preoccupy himself endlessly with worldly importances. Man can successfully override God and spiritual values, apparently, forever. Day after day, year after year, the accumulation of wealth and might can fill up our lives until God is squeezed completely out.

Prayer: Lord, break me if I allow the love of money and/or power to outstrip my love of You! Amen.