Isaiah 57:13 (New American Standard Bible)
“When
you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you. But the wind will
carry
all of them up, And a breath will
take them away. But he who takes refuge
in me will inherit the land and will possess my holy mountain.”
prestige of his Kingdom.
Why then, does the
Remnant walk in such need and weakness?
The
prophet Isaiah is declaring the evil harlotry of
We have such big dreams of achieving success in this world.
We have quit trusting in the God of Israel for provision and direction. Our
entire life revolves around the unstable methods of a “Babylonian” system.
Success is based on vacillating standards of economic, social and philosophical
prowess. Resources are limited to our self-attainment. The inability of our
frail knowledge and strength chains us to pillars of defeat. We have turned to
the idols of this world for every provision.
God
says: “Let your idols deliver you in time of trouble. They and all their false
promises shall flee from you as quickly as a breath of wind passes by. They
have no power, no provision, and no stability.
Dependence
upon the system of this world always limits us to our own abilities. We put our
trust in the corruptible elements of its deceitful promise. Wealth does not buy
health or happiness. Power over people and property does not purchase inner
fulfillment and peace.
The
resources and possessions of this world can disappear as quickly as the wind
blows past our face.
The winds of trouble are blowing. Let us
take refuge in the covenant of God!
His
land is full of abundant supply. He desires to give that abundance to those who
look to him for their need. Let us remember that the gods of this world think
they are in control. The are not! The power of this
world is like the wisp of fog that evaporates at first light. There is neither
endurance nor stability to it.
God still runs the universe and
everything within it. When God speaks of
his holy mountain, He is referring to his seat of power and authority. He is in
Control.
The refuge of God is our fortress of
power, protection and provision. We can depend upon Him to provide our every
need. As we take refuge in Him we shall
indeed inherit his land and possess his holy mountain of authority and power.
Our sufficiency is found in the God of