2:12
“Be appalled at this you heavens, and shudder with great horror”. The actions of God’s people has a cosmic effect, a global effect. If we are unfaithful to God then we suffer and the whole world suffers. As Peter says, judgement begins with the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). The good news is that if we repent then this will bring blessing to all. Just as when Israel finally repents and recognises who Jesus is how great the outpouring will be (Rom 11:12).
2:13
“My people have committed two sins”. First, they had abandoned God. Secondly, they have sought to “build their own cisterns”, to work out life for themselves, to depend upon themselves. Both these things were foolish things to do. God is a perfect provider. More than that, much more than that, He is the spring of living water. He gives us true life, making our lives truly valuable and worthwhile. Our own methods simply don’t work. Just look at how governments seek to tackle problems. It is one problem after another, and nothing seems to work.
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