The Party's Over!

"At that time the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, called you to weep and mourn.

He told you to shave your heads in sorrow for your sins

and to wear clothes of burlap to show your remorse.

 But instead, you dance and play; you slaughter cattle and kill sheep.

You feast on meat and drink wine.
You say, “Let’s feast and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

(Isaiah 22: 12-13, NLT)

A prophecy has been spoken about Jerusalem.  They would be attacked unless God's people returned to Him.  They took an inventory of their situation and weaponry, and left God out of the picture.  They thought they could handle things on their own without God's help. The people of Judah were being attacked on all sides, so they gave up hope.  They figured, "What's the use? We're going to die anyway.  Let's just do what we want."   Instead of repenting, Judah chose to feast. They threw a party! 

"Today, we still see people giving up hope when faced with difficulties.  There are two common responses to hopelessness:  despair and self-indulgence.  But, this life is not all there is, so we are not to act as if we have no hope.  Our proper response should be to trust God and his promises."  (Life Application Bible)

Many live as though "life is one big party", giving no thought for tomorrow.  Instead of being remorseful for sinful lifestyles, they keep putting off a commitment to God.  But, one day, our time here on Earth will be over, and judgment will come.  Will you be ready?