1. To bring low the pride of all glory (1-14)

This prophecy about Tyre reveals the sovereign ways of God who rules the nations of the world, and who does not forget his own people. Tyre was a great seaport, the marketplace of nations. She became rich from the labors of other nations. Egypt, Spain, and Cyprus were some of the distant countries which sent trading ships to Tyre. Isaiah compared Tyre to a prostitute. She enjoyed the wealth of others, but did not make any contribution to build up others. She would be inundated in the flood of Assyrian world conquest. This was the plan of the Sovereign God.

2. After 70 years (15-18)

After 70 years of foreign domination, Tyre would be restored. She would again ply her trade and grow wealthy. But God would give her wealth to his own people, to those who live before the Lord.

Application: Lord, help me to live before you and seek your blessing. I believe that you are the sovereign ruler of all men and nations.
One Word: Be one who lives before the Lord