Thursday, April 19, 2007

Isaiah 21:11-12

"If you will inquire, inquire; come back again" (Isaiah 21:12b, ESV).

Immediately following the oracle in which Babylon falls, comes this oracle (vv11-12). There are people who want to know when the "end" will come so they can start being "good" and living the right way. This way they can have their fun and not get punished. But the watchman knows their intentions and will not waste him time with them.

"The morning comes, and also the Night" (v.12).

The end will come when it comes. It's more important to live as though the end will come now. Serving and loving and following God at all times is what is important. Obeying him is what he wants. It is important to be aware of the end, of final destruction, but it should not be our main focus. our main focus should be the Almighty God, the Savior of the World.

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