1. The Lord's judgment on all nations (34:1-17)

When the day of judgment comes, the universe as we know it will cease to be. The stars will dissolve; they will fall from the sky like withered leaves. The Edomites represent those who harass God's people (Ps137:7). All such people will become like a sacrifice on the altar, slaughtered and burned (5-7). Their land will become formless and empty, like the earth before God spoke in Genesis 1:2 (11).

2. The joy of the redeemed (35:1-10)

'Your God will come' (4). Jesus' coming is good news for the ransomed of the Lord, for he comes to restore his own people and all creation (Ro 8:23). The people of the world suffer because they have no way, no truth--no direction and no destination in life. But Jesus is the Way of Holiness for those who put their trust in him. He is the way to the heavenly kingdom. God promises the kingdom of heaven to his redeemed people. This is our destination.

Application: Lord, help me to walk with you on the pilgrim way, and be among those who welcome you on that final great day.
One Word: The Lord's day will surely come