Bible Chapter: Isaiah 17 & 18

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Down through history there have been many major cities that have been built. They have seemed strong and to the people living there they had an expectation that the city always would exist. Yet here we find another warning from Isaiah that another city, Damascus, would no longer exist as a city. So many great cities the world have seen their downfall because of the sinful lives of the inhabitants. Millions of people have served useless idols and God’s with no power, thinking they were safe and had the protection of these Gods. They learned too late that they should have served the creator God who is all-powerful. One of the problems with the false gods that were being worshiped in the cities mentioned here is that a big part of their so-called worship was sexual immorality. Those who promote sin will always lose out in the end.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    In reading these chapters I find that many of the problems came because people were looking to human strength and human alliances instead of putting their trust in God. There are many things that people can do and there are powerful nations in the world that have the ability to control. But none of these things that are done by either individuals or nations are eternal. Only God is eternal. This is why I must continue to put my trust in Him.

3.  How can I help someone?
    There are times when people continue to look for some new answer or unique solution to the issues of life. I keep coming back to the fact that, as the Bible says, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Since God does not change, I must continue to follow Him and encourage everyone to do the same.