“The Lord say to Edom, ‘I will cut you down to size among the nations; you will be greatly despised.” – Obadiah 1:2
Edom was a nation with many mountains; they became for them a mighty, impenetrable fortress. They were blood relatives of Israel, being descendants of Esau. Their terrain caused them to become rugged and fierce warriors. One would have thought that being related, the Edomites would have been the first to defend Israel, but instead, they gloated over Israel’s many problems and harassed them regularly, even participating in attacks against Judah itself.
Not much is known of Obadiah. His name means ‘servant or worshiper of the Lord’. The Lord chose to speak a doomsday prophecy to the people of Edom thru Obadiah. Chapter 1:10 succinctly lays out what is in store for the Edomites. “Because of the violence you did to your close relatives in Israel, you will be filled with shame and destroyed forever.” Verse 16: “Just as you swallowed up my people on my holy mountain, so you and the surrounding nations will swallow the punishment I pour out on you. Yes, all you nations will drink and stagger and disappear from history.” (NIV)
This warning is applicable to any and all who have come against believers. God will destroy all those who would ridicule and/or harass His children for any reason. They will be blotted from history as if they never existed. If scripture is any indication, then the earth will be scrapped clean; where they once were, they shall be no more. This applies not only to ungodly nations, but ungodly individuals who would wreak havoc on the brethren of the Lord. Romans 12:19, “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,’ says the Lord.”(NASB) Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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