Day 265: Amos 7:1 - Jonah 1:17

In this passage, I want to focus on the tiny book of Obadiah. I have to admit that I don't think I've ever actually read this book, nor have I ever had the slightest clue as to what it was about. The book of Obadiah seems to take a break from the usual curses on Israel for turning away from God and actually focusses on the Edomites and their unrighteous treatment of His people. Not, if you've been a Christian for any length of time at all, you know firsthand that God's people are a big target for ungodly people. Whether directly or indirectly, we have all experienced some sort of persecution for standing firm with God. If you haven't experienced that, then you aren't living the life that God desires of You; but that's another message altogether. The book of Obadiah reminds us that others will try and attack God's people, but God is always watching and He will see to it that those people will be treated fairly for the wrong that they've done.

- Lord, Help me to remember that vengeance is Yours and that You are watching out for Your children. If we will just put our trust in You, we can have faith that our tormentors will pay for the damage they have tried to do to Your name. -