Isaiah 28:14-16 - We have entered into a covenant with death

28:14,15

Isaiah is aiming his words directly at the leaders. Leaders have a special responsibility, for what leaders do affects many more people. They can set the whole direction of a society, and In Israel and Judah they were leading the people towards destruction. They scoffed at the word of God. They claimed to have made a “covenant with death”, this probably means they thought they were secure, safe from death. They thought that their planning and diplomatic efforts would ensure the safety of the nation. But they had made a lie their refuge. Men can utterly deceive themselves, and in our day society as a whole has deceived itself with its whole approach to sexual morality (more accurately, immorality). 

28:16

So the leaders thought they were wise and safe, but now we hear what the Lord has to say.  God introduces Himself as the Sovereign Lord, He is the one with all power and authority, the One who knows the end from the beginning. What is the first thing He says? It is that He lays a true source of security in Zion,” a tested and precious cornerstone for a sure foundation”. “The one who trusts in Him will never be stricken with panic”. God's response is to provide salvation. Christ is the cornerstone, and we can truly rely on Him. Whatever we may be going through just now, as an individual or as a people, we are secure in Christ and there is no need to panic or fear.