Isaiah 5 Beware!

God’s heart is revealed in this passage. He selected Israel to be His vineyard, producing grapes that would feed many. He constructed the vineyard with several protections to keep it safe from predators. He chose the best land to produce the best grapes, but the vineyard only produced sour grapes and He explains why in the words of “beware.” Beware of what? Vs20 “Beware, those who call evil good and good evil,” vs22 “Beware, those who are champions at drinking, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.”  The consequences: vs 25 “So the Lord is furious with his people; he lifts his hand and strikes them.”

What does this mean for us? God has carefully chosen you, called you, loved you and kept you as Jude says, but instead you chose the ways of the world instead of His pure righteousness. Beware of being caught in the trap of the wild vine of the evil one who blinds the mind lest they see the glorious image of Jesus Christ. 

Which vine are you today?