Isaiah 13:3 I have commanded those I prepared for battle; I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath—those who rejoice in my triumph.
This is the God of hellfire and damnation, a God who is to be feared and not crossed. This is the God with so much anger and rage against humanity that it has to be emptied into a sacrifice, His Son, so it isn’t unleashed on humanity.
Isaiah 13:4 Listen, a noise on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations massing together! The Lord Almighty is mustering an army for war.
I have a difficult time with this God. I struggle with a God who is so angry He must destroy something, anything, in order to channel that anger, who would sacrifice His own Son to His rage.
Isaiah 13:9 See, the day of the Lord is coming—a cruel day, with wrath and fierce anger—to make the land desolate and destroy the sinners within it.
Lord, I know that You are here in my struggle. I know Your word was not created to make perfect sense to me but to help me draw closer to You. You know I struggle with the God of wrath persona. You also know I love You deeply. Help me to draw closer to You, even now, even as I struggle with these passages. Draw me closer. Amen.
Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.
Have a blessed day.