'Haughty Eyes Must Become Low'

Isaiah continues: "Enter into the rock and hide yourself in the dust because of the dreadfulness of Jehovah, and from his splendid superiority." (Isaiah 2:10)  But no rock will be big enough to protect hem, no cover thick enough to conceal them, from Jehovah, the Almighty.  When he comes to execute his judgment,  "The haughty eyes of earthling man must become low, and the loftiness of men must bow down; and Jehovah alone must be put on high in that day." -Isaiah 2:11.

"The day belonging to Jehovah of armies" is coming. It will be a time for God to express his anger "upon all the massive trees of Bashan; and upon all he lofty mountains and upon all the hills that are lifted up; and upon every high tower and upon every fortified wall; and upon all the ships of Tarshish and  upon all desirable boats."  (Isaiah 2:12-16)  Yes, every organization raised up by man as a symbol of his pride and every ungodly individual will be given attention in the day of Jehovah's wrath.  Thus, "the haughtiness of the earthling man must bow down, and the  loftiness of men must become low; and Jehovah alone must be put on high in that day." -Isaiah 2:17.

The foretold day of judgment comes upon the Jews in 607 B.C.E. when Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem.  The inhabitants see their beloved city aflame, its proud buildings, demolished, its mighty wall smashed. The temple of Jehovah is reduced to rubble.   Neither their treasures nor their chariots  amount to anything on  "the day belonging to Jehovah of armies."  And their idols?  It happens just as Isaiah foretells:  "the valueless gods themselves will pass away completely."  (Isaiah 2:18) The Jews-princes and mighty men included-are taken into exile to Babylon.  Jerusalem is to lie desolate for 70 years.

How similar the condition of Christendom is to that of Jerusalem and Judah in Isaiah's day!  Christendom has certainly cultivated  a close relationship with the nations of this world.  She is an enthusiastic supporter of the United Nations and has filled her house with idols and unscriptural practices.  Her adherents are materialistic  and put their confidence in military  might.  And do they not view their clergy as worthy of great distinction, attributing to them titles and honors?  Christendom's self-exaltation will without fail be brought to nothing. But when?

Next time: The Impending "Day of Jehovah"

From the Book  Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind