The women of Zion were haughty. Their glory was in how others viewed them and looked up to them as objects of desire. The Lord would take away all the things they held high and make them objects of shame in their own eyes. Zion, personified as a woman, would sit destitute on the ground, in tears. While our bodies and image are important, it is not all we must rely on or put our hope in. There are better things in life than riches and meticulously constructed appearances.

God is the redeemer of our community and our lives. One day, a new beauty and glory would arise, not from the elite of society or through outward adornment, but from the remnant of survivors. Those who remained faithful would find the redeeming power of God to be their glory and stronghold from past wounds and future threats. When our glory is in God who gave us life and a story of redemption, we can all shine true beauty and bear good fruit.


Application: Lord, open our eyes to true beauty that does not seek human approval or adoration but comes from your redeeming love.
One Word: Redeeming glory