1. The gleanings that remain (1-8)

Damascus was the capital of Aram. Aram had joined hands with Northern Israel to make war on Judah. Ahaz king of Judah feared them. But it was needless fear. They would be caught up in the flood of the Assyrian invasion. This was God's hand of judgment on idolatrous people (8). The remnant which remained would turn their eyes to God. God's judgment is redemptive. It is meant to lead men and nations to acknowledge God as Creator and Lord. This restores spiritual order. Someday God will establish his kingdom of love and peace.

2. You have forgotten your Savior (9-14)

When any nation forgets God, its best schemes and plans become useless and meaningless (10-11). Aram (Syria) and (Northern) Israel ignored God and plundered God's people. God's punishment on them would be swift, sudden terror (14).

Application: Lord, I look to you, my Maker, and I remember you, my Savior. Call our nation to repentance before your hand of judgment falls.
One Word: Turn your eyes to the Holy One