Contemplative Bible Reading

Obadiah 1:8 (New Living Translation)

8 At that time not a single wise person will be left in the whole land of Edom,” says the Lord. “For on the mountains of Edom
I will destroy everyone who has understanding.

God is speaking to the people through the prophet Obadiah. Bad things are coming for Edom. This is a brother nation to God’s people. The people of Edom, however, acted like a jealous instead of a loving brother when bad things happened to God’s people. Edom will be punished for these actions.

One of the worse punishments is stated above. Wise people will be gone. The people of Edom will have no wise people. The place will be full of a bunch of … morons? The three stooges will rule?

Enough levity. What can happen that is worse? There is no wise person to pull aside and ask, “Hey, what would be a good thing to do now? How can I get out of this mess?”

That is terrible. God has blessed me with wise persons. God has blessed me with people who have taught me and led me to the right places. Thank you God.