There is no more wine, or music or partying. The city is in ruins. The fields look like they have all ready been harvested. They (I'm not sure who they is) praise God, but Isaiah feels awful. Terror awaits everyone, there is nowhere safe. The earth is shattered and staggers. The Lord will rule in Jerusalem where He will show its rulers his wonderful glory.
Isaiah praises God for the wonderful plans and promises He has made since ancient times. For the enemies He vanquished, the sanctuary He gave the poor and needy, the protection He gave during attacks. The Lord will provide a sumptuous feast for His people, and heal all hurts. Then the people will say the Lord has saved them. The Moabites will finally be defeated.
Soon the time will come when Judah will sing a song of victory because the Lord has subdued the enemy. They were right to trust the Lord. The Lord makes the path smooth for those who obey Him. God's decisions show everyone on this earth how to live right. Others have tried to rule over them, but they obey only God. The dead will live again. Go inside and hide until the Lord is no longer angry. The Lord will punish those who did violent crimes.
On that day the sea monster will try to escape, but the Lord will kill him. There is only one way that Israel's sin and guilt can be completely forgiven. That is to crush every rock used to worship idols. (I'd be getting out my rock hammer...)
Then Samaria will be punished. Every drunkard there takes pride in Samaria, but it will be crushed. God promised the people perfect peace and rest, but they refused to listen. Storms will wash away their shelters of lies, and the wicked people will be swept away.
Tomorrow read Isaiah 28:23-32:20
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