Isaiah 10:18 · KJV
"And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 10:18 mean? →Passage Context
16Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.
17And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: and it shall burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day;
18And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth.
19And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write them.
20And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to experience loss of glory?
2
How do you cope with feeling overwhelmed?
3
When have you witnessed the consequences of pride in others?
Life Application
grief
Acknowledge feelings of loss and seek support from your community. Remember that God is present in your struggles.
faith
Trust that God can restore what is lost and bring new beginnings even after defeat.
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