The metalworker encourages the goldsmith,
and the one who smooths with the hammer
spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.
I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’
I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
I look but there is no one—
no one among the gods to give counsel,
no one to give answer when I ask them.
See, they are all false!
Their deeds amount to nothing;
their images are but wind and confusion.
(Isa 41:7, 27-29 NIV)
The word of the LORD through the prophet Isaiah warns the people that their false gods are useless even while comforting those who trust in the LORD.
I love it! One man stands back and looks at the god false made of gold and admires it; even as someone else nails it down so that it will not fall over. That's about par for the course. False gods cannot even stand under their own power or strength, let alone help anyone. While false gods cannot do a thing for you, whether good or bad, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can and does. He brings comfort to those who are afflicted and yes, He afflicts the too comfortable (those who worship false gods that cannot even stand without being nailed to the floor) that they might turn to Him. He sends the good news! Listen to Him and live! Live in His presence, in His kingdom.
God's Peace - Pr. J
and the one who smooths with the hammer
spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.
I was the first to tell Zion, ‘Look, here they are!’
I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
I look but there is no one—
no one among the gods to give counsel,
no one to give answer when I ask them.
See, they are all false!
Their deeds amount to nothing;
their images are but wind and confusion.
(Isa 41:7, 27-29 NIV)
The word of the LORD through the prophet Isaiah warns the people that their false gods are useless even while comforting those who trust in the LORD.
I love it! One man stands back and looks at the god false made of gold and admires it; even as someone else nails it down so that it will not fall over. That's about par for the course. False gods cannot even stand under their own power or strength, let alone help anyone. While false gods cannot do a thing for you, whether good or bad, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob can and does. He brings comfort to those who are afflicted and yes, He afflicts the too comfortable (those who worship false gods that cannot even stand without being nailed to the floor) that they might turn to Him. He sends the good news! Listen to Him and live! Live in His presence, in His kingdom.
God's Peace - Pr. J
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