July 15

   
Isaiah 13-17
Isaiah prophesies against those who have forsaken the Lord, and in doing so he demonstrates God's control over everything. He manages the seasons and sets in place those who rule and exercise power. He uses rulers to accomplish His purposes, and He brings famine and blight to do the same. In the ever present arrogance of mankind it is assumed that we have control over climate change and global political movements. However, we have little to do with what takes place in natures actions or the overall happenings in the world. The only concrete influence we can exert is through our devotion, or lack thereof, to the One who does have control. If we really want to see positive natural and social change we should be turning to God in earnest, seeking to accomplish His will, and begging His forgiveness for our straying away from the proper path of righteousness.