48:29-33
Moab was a very proud and boastful nation, though actually she was quite small. The tables will very much be turned on her. Her influence had spread quite a way, but the destroyer (Babylon) would fall on her and all would be lost. All of us, individuals or nations, need to know that any strength or wealth that we have can be taken in an instant. We need to commit ourselves to God and to walk in humility, there is no other sensible option.
48:34-44
The description of her downfall continues. God says He laments for them. We should note that this is God bringing just judgement upon Moab. We do not like the idea of a God of judgement, but judgement is a fundamental aspect of who God is and what He does. Virtually every page in the Bible talks about judgement. If we do not consider the judgement of God then we should not fool ourselves into thinking we know anything about Him.
48:45-47
The judgement finally comes to an end. First there is a reminder of what will happen, but then a surprising ending: “Yet I will restore the fortunes of Moab in days to come”. There is a reminder that the fortunes of an individual or nation depend above all else on the Lord. Then there is the fact that judgement and salvation go together.
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