1:18
Jerusalem was set on fire, destroyed. Yet Israel itself would become a flame that will set the world on fire. Esau is the nation that would be destroyed forever. We should note that the nation Edom has not existed at all since AD 70, these words have come true.
1:19
There would be a reversal of the current politico-geographical situation. The present situation that Edom observed was temporary. We should note that the current geopolitical landscape we see is temporary. So how are to respond, how are we to act? Two key things. First we are to react with righteousness, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Then we are to pay attention to the promises of God, for they are what tell us what the final outcome will be. If we look at the history of Israel, both as recorded in the Bible and what has followed, we should also realise that there is no simple easy road to the fulfilment, but fulfilment of God’s promises is the assured destination.
1:20,21
The present situation would be reversed. Israel would once again possess the land, and Edom would become subject to Israel. “And the kingdom shall be the Lord’s.” This is the final destination of the whole of human history.
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