Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"I have trodden the winepress alone"
Text: Isaiah 63:3
THE ANGER OF THE LORD
The LORD has every reason and right to be angry with Edom. His anger is described in no uncertain terms.
“Why is Your apparel red,
And Your garments like one who treads in the winepress?
‘I have trodden the winepress alone,
And from the peoples no one was with Me.
For I have trodden them in My anger,
And trampled them in My fury;
Their blood is sprinkled upon My garments,
And I have stained all My robes.'”
Isaiah 63:2-3
1. An observation made.
a) That the apparel of the Redeemer is red.
b) It was stained red.
c) But it was not dyed red.
d) Why had the white garment of the Redeemer stained with red?
2. The frank answer from the Redeemer.
a) He had trodden the winepress.
b) Hence, the red stains on His Garment.
3. Divine anger
a) It was described as “My anger”.
b) And, “My fury”.
c) This anger felt was both personal and righteous.
d) The sins of Edom were described in the book of Obadiah.
4. The judgment against sinful Edom.
a) The Redeemer has trodden them down.
b) He has trampled them in His fury.
c) He has shed their blood for Edom was guilty of much bloodshed.
d) The Redeemer Himself is responsible for this punitive action taken against Edom.