Read Isaiah chapter 18
The Ethiopians had sent ambassadors to the Jews asking them to join an alliance against the Assyrians. The Lord, however, said, “Refuse their invitation. I’ll take care of the Assyrians in my own time.”
That’s the point the Lord makes over and over again. “When will the nations look to Me, wait on Me, trust in Me?” He asks. “How long will they try to succeed in their own abilities only to fail miserable?”
Not only is this a word for nations–but for each of us in our own situations.
–Jon Courson’s Application Commentary: Old Testament, Volume 2
1. On whom is this “Woe” being spoken according to Isaiah 18:1-2?
2. What is to happen to them according to Isaiah 18:5-6?
3. What will they do according to Isaiah 18:7?
4. What additional information do you find in Zephaniah 3:10? Psalm 68:31?
