Isaiah 47: 14 See, they have become like dry grass. Fire burns them. They cannot take themselves away from the power of the fire. This is no fire for making one warm, or fire to sit by!
Isaiah is warning Babylon. God has allowed his unfaithful people to be held captive, but they will be freed. The Babylonians have relied on false prophets, and this verse describes their worth.
I spent much time around the campfire at Little River. I love this description. For us, it was the pine boughs that burned this way. You could use them to help set the more substantial pieces burning, but they flamed up and were gone. You can't count on them for the long haul.
Prayer: The people of my country need Your help. We can show other nations our mighty power, but we chase the latest craze, instead of relying on You, the one true God. Guide our leaders to see the truth that lasts forever is greater than the greed for power that controls so much of our policy.
Amen
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