"The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the Lord alone will be exalted in that day ... And the haughtiness of man shall be humbled, and the lofty pride of men shall be brought low, and the Lord alone will be exalted in that day." -- Isaiah 2:11, 17

Every week we read of dictators and powerful world leaders who rule their countries with an iron fist. This week the people of Egypt are in an uproar against President Mubarak after 30 years of rule. His attempt to quell the rioters seems to be hopeless. Other leaders, proud and defiant in their power, are threatening surrounding countries with nuclear holocaust. Will the devastating pride of men ever be brought down?

The day is coming when all the powers of the earth will be brought under the sovereignty of the Lord Almighty. Great men who have brought sorrow and heartache to the world will finally be humbled. In the very midst of rebellious turmoil, the Lord speaks words of hope through Isaiah. The day of the Lord is coming to bring order out of chaos.

As you begin reading this marvelous prophecy my friend, be encouraged. Yes, the pages will speak of coming judgment and the chastening hand of the Lord. But, they also bring promise of coming peace that will only be possible when the arrogant pride of man falls before the sovereign rule of the Lord. Such hope and peace can become personal when you bow before the Lord's rule in your heart. He greatly desires to bless your life by bringing order out of chaos.