Judah Was Stripped Of Men And Substance

Judah  Was Stripped Of Men And Substance 

II Kings 25:18-21 NKJV

[18] And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the second priest, and the three doorkeepers. [19] He also took out of the city an officer who had charge of the men of war, five men of the king’s close associates who were found in the city, the chief recruiting officer of the army, who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land who were found in the city. [20] So Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, took these and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah. [21] Then the king of Babylon struck them and put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive from its own land. 

In May 2nd, 2018 Chuck Swindoll wrote a vignette on Psa. 137, vv1-9. The introduction to that write up is best suited to our verses today. " The people of God failed to heed centuries of warnings and found themselves living with the consequences of disobedience. While God had not removed His fellowship—He loved the people of Judah as much as ever—He stripped them of their covenant blessings. No longer did they live in the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. No longer could they worship in the temple in Jerusalem". Note those words..." He stripped them of their covenant blessings ". That implies that their acceptance, approval as a people and self worth were destroyed.

    See the systematic way the enemy made sure that it will take a lomg time for Judah to recover. Select men of influence were taken. Their substance, including that of the temple were looted. This strategy is still being used today by the enemy. When God wants to bless you, He gives you men and substance. The enemy takes that away. God's redemption came through the Man, Jesus Christ. He opens the door for the right men to come through to your help. May your men not be few. May you not lack substance of sustenance in Jesus Name. May the covenant consistently speak for your covering. Good morning.