Tho short on words, powerful to the universe
Obadiah's words pronounce
only judgement and God's pledge to humble this proud, deceitful nation
Woven throughout these few verses are
reminders that proud hearts that thrive on self-centered will reap the bitter fruit of judgement (Obadiah 2-7). We hear
the ringing condemnation and promise of failure for those who find pleasure in someone else tragedy (Obadiah 10-14).
And the certainty of destruction is revealed for those who hold grudges or take revenge on others (Obadiah 15-17). Obadiah
resoundingly proclaims that NO SITUATION, NATION OR CIRCUMSTANCE CAN BE TRULY SECURE UNLESS GOD IS IN THE CENTER OF IT, FOR
JUSTICE ULTIMATELY BELONGS TO HIM
