Who is God like? Vv. 11,12 God will take vengeance upon Babylon, because they destroyed the temple of God and defiled his name. The attack of the kings of the Medes against Babylon fulfills God’s plan. Vv. 15,16 God is the creator, who created all creatures and rules over them. All the chaos and disorder we experience is the result of man’s sin. We have the responsibility to rule over the creatures and to be humble before the power of God’s creation. V. 19 God had a special relationship with Israel. He is the Portion of Israel. Israel is the people of God’s inheritance. God chose this. God protects us, who became the new Israel through Jesus Christ, and provides for all our needs.
What lesson is God teaching me? V. 13 The nation that lives by many waters and is rich in treasure will be destroyed. The possessions that they rely on cannot protect them. Materialism overflows in our society. How free am I from the influence of materialism? Vv. 17,18 People are foolish and do not know about God. According to their needs, they make a lifeless and powerless idol and worship it. Even though they are educated, they cannot understand without the Holy Spirit. Those who rely on idols will not avoid shame and destruction.
I want to rely on the Lord alone, who controls the world even now.
