Israel (i.e. Southern Israel = Judah) was in trouble in Isaiah 3 ---- BIG TROUBLE!! But they didn't know it.
Their politicians and preachers had told them over and over that all was well. "Peace, peace" they had said.
The humble repentance that alone could have saved them from the encroaching horror of military defeat had become impossible. Arrogant, aloof, elitist they went on, on, on .......... to the edge and eventually over the precipice, unable because of their moral and spiritual dissipation to turn back. They stumbled as in a drunken stupor.
They would not realize the consequence of what they had become until they in exile hung their harps in the trees on the banks of the rivers of Babylon, their hearts too heavy for song (Psalm 137:1-4).
I urge you to read Isaiah 3. And read the short statement regarding it on the Fellowship of St. James website. ( http://merecomments.typepad.com/daily_reflections ). Then read Isaiah 3 again.
Then comment. Can we as Americans learn anything from Isaiah? Are there lessons specifically for us as Christians? Or is any comparison misguided?
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Hey Charlie, I have been praying repentance for our country for the past month or so, but have been concerned that the leaders are not repentant at all! So I will continue not only to pray, but preach. There is a good article in the Oct. issue of Think magazine that describes the urgency of Christians voting.
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