Obadiah 1, Hebrews 2, Proverbs 11:9-18
Obadiah 1:15-18 (ESV)
“For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As
you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own
head. For as you have drunk on my holy mountain so all the nations shall
drink continually; they shall drink and swallow, and shall be as though they
had never been. But in Mount Zion there shall be those who escape, and it
shall be holy, and the house of Jacob shall possess their own possessions. The
house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house
of Esau stubble; they shall burn them and consume them, and there shall be no
survivor for the house of Esau, for the Lord has spoken.”
In Obadiah 15-18, the Old Testament prophet Obadiah foretold
the judgment that would come upon the kingdom of Edom. The Edomites,
descendants of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, opposed the Israelites when
Moses led them out of Egypt, refusing to allow them passage through their land
to the Promised Land. They also resisted Saul and other kings of Judah,
engaging in conflict with them. Father-God promised justice to the Edomites,
declaring that they would reap what they had sown and face violence and
betrayal from other nations. He assured that Israel would execute judgment upon
Edom, ultimately destroying the nation and leaving no survivors. Obadiah’s
prophecy was fulfilled; the kingdom of Edom and its people were conquered and
ceased to exist as a distinct group following the destruction of Jerusalem.
Obadiah’s prophecy illustrates that the justice of Father-God
is inevitable, holding everyone, including kingdoms, accountable for their
actions. Our actions have consequences, and these verses remind us that, as
believers, we must remember that what we do to others will be done to us.
Anyone who opposes God the Father will face the wrath of His justice. We can
take hope from these verses, knowing that Father-God is always faithful to His
people and will restore all that was lost. The land of Edom was returned to the
descendants of Jacob after the kingdom's destruction. The fate of the Edomites
serves as a reminder to align ourselves with the Lord’s purposes and warns us
of the consequences of opposing His will. These verses reassure me of Father-God's
faithfulness to His promises and that there will be justice and restoration in
my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel moved to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who remains faithful to His people,
promising justice and restoration—this could be your moment. Open your heart to
Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share
your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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