Isaiah 31

It is important to recognize that Isaiah would speak these messages at different times or even to different audiences. And he would often address the current issue confronting the Jews from God’s perspective. Clearly what they were doing with Egypt is of great concern. And I like the way God expresses this here, that you look to Egypt without looking to me. See at times, earthly things will be the resources that God uses to address our problems…other times He will call us to rely on His protection and provision. But the message God has for them in this chapter, is you seek Egypt’s help outside of my counsel in order to avoid calamity. But you must understand that I can and will bring calamity upon you to show you the error of your ways. SO which calamity is worse? Far better to rely on God and avoid the calamity of the circumstance rather than have Him bringing calamity because you are seeking other resources than Him. Because those resources you are seeking help from have their price as well. It’s all going to cost you something. Who provides the best value and the best return? Hands down it is God every time…