Reading for June 27th

Read Isaiah 46.1-13. In 46.1-13: The uselessness of false gods. In verses 1-7: The theme of idolatry highlights the helpless situation of the priests and worshippers of Babylon. With babylon facing imminent capture, those who cared for the images of the gods would soon be forced to flee with them to a place of safety (v. 1). Yet they would not find it. There would be no place to hide, and the absurdity of human beings trying to save their gods shows they are in reality no gods at all. The true deity is the one who carries, not who is carried (vv. 6-7). In verses 8-11: The true God shapes the destiny of nations (vv. 10-11). The bird of prey is the man for my purpose from a far country, none other than Cyrus, who willbring release to Israel. In verse 12-13: Rebuilding and restoring the ruined Jerusalem is God's salvatiuon. God's delieverance has a very practical aspect to it. Comments or Questions..