Isaiah 2

This chapter discusses the arrogance of man in his creations and successes. The application of this passage to our lives in the 21st century is easy to see.

"Their land is full of silver and gold; there is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots. Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made" (Is. 2:7-8). Most of us have assorted pieces of jewelry, we own nice cars (and usually more than one per household). We become absorbed in our work and judge ourselves by what we do, not who we are or even to whom we belong. God's response: "Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?" (Is. 2:22). We live in a land of illusions. We believe the illusion that we are in control. However, times come when we realize the absurdity of this belief. So what then shall we do?

"Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD" (Is. 2:5). Walking in the light of God's truth will shed light on all these other issues. May God's light permeate the dark corners in your world today, whether they are of sadness, confusion, or sin that you need to face. And remember He will be there to support you and guide you as you face those obstacles to living a life of joy.