Today: [Isaiah 15] The Burden of Moab. In this chapter we find Isaiah prophesying concerning the destruction of the nation of Moab. The Moabites were descended from Lot and therefore were connected by ancient family ties to the people of God. Isaiah sees military overthrow, famine and drought destroying their nation. Even though the Moabites suffer they do not turn from their false gods but are overcome in mourning and sorrow at their pagan altars. In the midst of this Isaiah does not rejoice to see them suffer. He demonstrates the heart of God that never chooses suffering as the first destiny even for those who reject Christ.
