Today I read Obadiah which talks about Edom’s destruction. Today I considered that God can bring the downfall of those that come against His children and we have to be careful that new activities do not negatively impact our relationship with God.
Edom’s Destruction Predicted
God gave Obadiah a vision about why and how Edom would face destruction. The people of Edom were the descendants of Esau. They were prideful because they lived up high in caves. Edomites committed violence against Jacob’s descendants, profiting when they faced problems, and even helping to turn in those that were fleeing. God promised to punish Edom according to what they had done to Jacob’s descendants. Remember when you belong to God, know that God can take care of those that come against you and cause their destruction.
Questions and Thoughts for Today
Edomites probably learned from Horites to become cave-dwellers. Some Edomites living up high in mountainous caves became prideful. We have to be careful when taking on the habits of others so that those activities to not interfere with our relationship with God.
Have you ever started doing some activity that you thought was innocent and realized later it negatively impacted your relationship with God?
Next week I will start reading Proverbs.