Woe or Wow

The Lord says, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [1]

God’s pronouncement of “woe” means an undesirable consequence is on the way. God maintains the “good” standard recorded in His Word though mighty empires try to change it. He judges evil. In Isaiah’s day, God whistled for nations to bring judgment against the sin of his nation. [2]

Though a nation seems invincible, if it continues to propagate evil, God will bring it down. “Though you ascend as high as the eagle, And though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down, says the Lord.” [3]

Let us pray for God to bring down evil schemes against the souls of people, and to give grace, faith, protection and wisdom to those who care about the eternal salvation of souls. God does more than we can ask or imagine with our prayers, so let us pray. Pray, pray, pray, and then, pray some more. Pray for a “Wow.” A wow because God will hear our prayers, and bring about a return to His ways so that our nation dodges a bullet once again.

[1] Isaiah 5:20
[2] Isaiah 5:26-29
[3] Obadiah 1:4