Isaiah - Day 107
versebyverse | September 23, 2008 20:42
Scripture: Isaiah 5:27 and 28 (NIV): "Not one of them grows tired or stumbles, not one slumbers or sleeps; not a belt is loosened at the waist, not a sandal thong is broken. Their arrows are sharp, all their bows are strung; their horses' hoofs seem like flint, their chariot wheels like a whirlwind."
Thought: To me, the fact that God has a plan behind the allowed evils of our day is intriguing and comforting.
Question: Could God destroy Satan and abolish all evil right now?
God smoothes the way for the enemy to attack! Everything goes their way--they seem "blessed" in their horrible onslaught. God prevents them from tiring, He equips them and provides all they need, He enables them to have the best of weapons and the swiftest horses. Not one small detail is found as an obstacle to their plan. Why? Even as a loving father brings the rod upon his child to make an impression of correction, so God brings the armies of the "distant nations" (Isaiah 5:26) to teach the Israelites an important lesson.
If we ever catch ourselves wondering why Satan is so strong and capable, why his ambassadors are so numerous and effective, why God allows them freedom in the world, why their effectiveness at times even seems "blessed" by God's enablements, here is a scripture explaining why. God USES Satan. God USES the enemy. They become God's instruments of judgment. He therefore speeds them on their way to perform their task for His large purposes.
No doubt this enemy will create fear in the heart of the Israelites! A "fear" they should have had for God Himself...
Prayer: Great God, may Your great plans be accomplished as You have willed! Help me to only trust You, obey You and find myself in Your care if and when the enemy attacks. Amen.
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