Day 180

Isaiah 1:21-5:30.  “Faithful Judgment”

“God is a judge who is perfectly fair” (Psalm 7:11a).  
Today’s passage testifies repeatedly of God’s coming judgment.  Israel and Judah were to be dealt with according to their disobedience.  There are actually four things to remember as you read this passage.  Number one, the judgment is warranted by the accused.  Israel rejected God and everything He asked of them.  Number two, the judgment is fitting to the offense.  Because of Israel’s rejection of God, it is appropriate that He let that choice take its course (see Rom. 1:21-32).  Number three, the Judge is righteous and fair.  Who are we to question the decisions and judgment of God?  We all know about rules when we play a game.  Rules make playing the game more enjoyable and practical.  It would not make sense without them.  Why do we balk at God’s rules?  Number four, the judgment is coming.  Beyond the judgments Israel endured there is a final judgment for all people, and the duration of that sentence will be eternal.  Choose wisely for there are but two options; Heaven or Hell.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?