Day 180 - Wash and Be Clean (Isaiah 28, 2 Kings 17-18, Isaiah 1) - Year 2

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TODAY'S READING:

Isaiah 28:1-29, 2 Kings 17:5, 2 Kings 18:9-12, 2 Kings 17:6-41, Isaiah 1:1-20

WORD OF THE DAY:

Wash

In Isaiah 28, God warns and judges the leaders and people of Israel, particularly Ephraim (Samaria), the northern kingdom. The leaders are depicted as drunkards and revelers, their beauty fading like flowers. Isaiah highlights their self-indulgence and the resulting destruction: “Now, however, Israel is led by drunks who reel with wine and stagger with alcohol. The priests and prophets stagger with alcohol and lose themselves in wine. They reel when they see visions and stagger as they render decisions” (Isaiah 28:7).

Despite their failings, God promises to replace their fading beauty with His glory: “Then at last the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will himself be Israel’s glorious crown. He will be the pride and joy of the remnant of his people” (Isaiah 28:5).

The chapter concludes with a poem comparing God's work to that of a farmer, emphasizing His wisdom in using the right tools at the right time to produce a fruitful harvest. Just as a farmer knows when to plow, plant, and harvest, God knows how to work in our lives for His purposes.

In 2 Kings 17:5 and 18:9-12, the king of Assyria invades Samaria and lays siege to it for three years. This event occurs during the reign of Hoshea, the last king of Israel, and Hezekiah, the king of Judah who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Samaria falls, and the Israelites are deported to Assyria because they have not obeyed the Lord.

Samaria's fall is attributed to Israel’s idolatry and rejection of God’s commands. They worshiped other gods, built pagan shrines, and engaged in practices that were detestable to God. Despite repeated warnings, they did not listen. Even after their exile, God’s ownership of the land remains evident, as attempts by foreigners to settle there are met with disaster.

Isaiah calls the Israelites to return to God, describing them as a sinful nation laden with guilt. He warns of destruction if they do not repent but also offers a message of hope: “Come now, let’s settle this...though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool” (Isaiah 1:18). This foreshadows the ultimate atonement through Christ.

Word of the Day: Wash

Wash: to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water).

The call to “wash and be clean” is a powerful reminder of our need for purification, which only Christ’s sacrifice can achieve. Just as God upheld His covenant with Abraham, despite knowing humanity’s inability to keep it, He provided the ultimate sacrifice through Jesus. His blood washes away our sins, making us white as snow.

God’s call to wash and be clean is a call to humility and repentance. Recognize His tenderness and enduring love, even as He calls us to account for our sins. His desire is to heal and restore us.

Consider how God’s call to wash and be clean manifests in your life. Reflect on His promise to make our scarlet sins white as snow through Christ’s sacrifice. Strive for genuine devotion and a heartfelt relationship with God, embracing His tender love and living in joyful obedience.

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