It took me about 3 minutes to read God’s revelation to Obadiah regarding Edom. God’s pronouncement of coming judgment against Edom is an example of the warnings that await nations today that persist in rebellion against God. The arrogance of each nation will come back upon them, with another nation ruling over them unjustly. Such responses are not the “law of karma”, but rather the intentional actions of the God of justice who seeks punishment for the oppressor. That is not his first desire; which is to pour out his love on all people. That is the message of Christ; the message of the cross. Obadiah is proclaiming God’s judgment to a people who had already rejected him.
Stuart
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