1. Fluttering birds pushed from the nest (15:1-16:2)

These two chapters are a prophecy about the coming destruction of Moab. The black cloud of Assyrian world conquest would soon become a tornado whirling through the whole land. The survivors of Moab would be like birds pushed from their nests, fluttering helplessly on the ground. (16:2) The Moabites, once known for their overweening pride and conceit, were now objects of pity.

2. A faithful man in David's house (16:3-14)

The hope of the Moabites and of all the world is God's Messiah (4b,5). His throne is established in love, not in hate and destruction. He is faithful; he seeks justice and righteousness. Only Jesus who poured out his love on the cross can fulfill this promise. Because he is merciful, we must be merciful, even in times of terror, when love and mercy seem to be dead (3b-4a).

Application: Lord, let your love and hope in your kingdom rule my heart. Hasten the day when Jesus will come to establish justice and righteousness on earth.
One Word: A throne established in love