Put Your Trust in Jehovah

The warning in Isaiah concerning the futility of trusting in Egypt and Ethiopia is not just dead history.  It has practical value for our day.  We are living in "critical times hard to deal with."  (2 Timothy 3:1) Financial disasters, widespread poverty, political uncertainty, civil unrest, and small-or large-scale wars have devastating effects-not only on those who spurn God's rulership but also on those who worship Jehovah.  The question facing each one of us is, 'To whom will I turn for help?"  (to God if you know what is good for you, that is what I did and I don't regret if for a minute.)

Some might be impressed by today's financial wizards, politicians, and scientists, who talk of solving man's problems using man's ingenuity and technology.   However, the Bible plainly states:  "It is better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in nobles."  (Psalm 118:9)  All man's schemes for peace and security will come to naught for the reason aptly stated by the prophet Jeremiah:  "I well know, O Jehovah, that to earthling man his way does not belong.  It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step." -Jeremiah 10:23.

It is imperative, therefore, that servants of God not be unduly impressed by any seeming strength or wisdom of this world.  (Psalm 33:10; 1 Corinthians 3:19, 20)  The only  hope for distressed humankind rest with the Creator, Jehovah.  Those who put their trust in him will be saved.  As the inspired apostle John wrote, "the world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever." -1 John 2:17.  (so very, very true)

Next time: "Babylon Has Fallen!"

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, 2000