Isaiah 13-14The day of the LORD will come for the powerful and oppressive Assyrians and Babylonians. It will mean their destruction. The king of Babylon thinks that he will arise to the heights of heaven (14:13). In reality, Sheol (the grave) awaits him. Maggots are his bed, and worms his covers (14:11). Isaiah gives his suffering people some perspective. Even the mightiest and cruelest of their enemies will suffer the fate of all humanity. Only God lives forever. Only his promises give us hope of life beyond the grave. So, Jesus tells his disciples not to fear great oppressors like the kings of Assyria and Babylon: “But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!” (Luke 12:5).
LORD, You have decreed destruction for the destroyers. We fear you, and we trust you.
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