Moab would soon face severe trial and pain. Moab, like Babylon, Assyria, and Philistia, was under God's judgment. However, unlike the judgments against those nations, the judgments against Moab were expressed as laments. This may be because the Moabites were related to the Israelites through Lot. Isaiah foretold the destruction of one Moabite city after another. Vegetation would be wiped out. Their water cisterns would be filled with blood. Moab's future saw only weeping and lament.

Moabite fugitives would seek relief from Judah. They recognized Judah's political strength. But Judah's true strength was God who would one day put an end to all oppression and aggression. In love, the LORD would establish the Messiah's throne. He will faithfully rule with justice and righteousness. But the Moabites only wanted refuge from Judah and were too proud to seek the LORD and his Messiah. Moab continued chasing her own idols but to no avail. Therefore, God's judgment would remain. When adversity comes, do you only seek temporary relief from pain? Do you also seek the Lord Jesus who loves you and will bring an end to all oppression and destruction?


Application: Father, thank you for establishing Jesus' throne. In times of distress, help me to not only seek deliverance from pain but to know you better.
One Word: Turn to Jesus.