Heeding the warning!

Isaiah 5-8 prophesizes Judah's destruction, and provides for deliverance. Ch5v24-25 show God's anger towards the people. Yet in His grace, he allows Isaiah a glimpse into heaven in ch6. Isaiah is sent forth with his message from God to warn Judah. But they will not listen. Then, in ch7, the ultimate solution is previewed. Ch7v14 talks about the coming of Immanuel, the child of the virgin. Finally, in ch8, Isaiah declares that Judah will be destroyed and that people will burn in anger at God for allowing this calamity. Interesting that we choose to live apart from God's instruction, yet bristle at the effects! We, like the people of Judah, want to do it our way. When the fall comes (and it will), we are shocked that God could allow that to happen. Like John the Baptist, warning to repent, Isaiah is carrying similar warnings. Perhaps there is a warning calling out today!