Isaiah prophesied to a people that fell under the condemnation of Psalm 78 and
illustrated well its abiding truth. Is 29:13-16 “And the Lord said: Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men...”. The prophet continues to rebuke confronting the people for turning things upside down as if the potter ought to be regarded as the clay. This passage and our text today emphasizes the fallout and futility of trusting the words of men over the Word of God. Since the fall in Eden, out sinful condition could be characterized as a war of words. The Word of God vs. the word of His enemies: the devil, and all who seek to exalt themselves as an authority over the Most High. The hope found in this chapter of Israel's history also reaches back to the early pages of Genesis. God had covenanted with Noah promising not to utterly destroy the earth again. God keeps His promise at this time even though His people do not keep theirs. Our only hope is in YHWH whose very name is 'Covenant Keeper'...