From the very first sin in the Garden of Eden, mankind has been in rebellion against God. Kingdom after kingdom has risen up and claimed, “I shall be mistress forever,” even as Babylon did. But the way of all flesh is to vanish before the Almighty Creator of the universe. The Lord does not take kindly to human claims of greatness. It is only the Lord who can say, “there is no one besides me.” And so the kingdoms of this earth experience the sure judgment of God for their pride and vanity. It is beneficial for us as we live in this world to never confuse the City of Man with the City of God. Isaiah helps us to see this with “The Ruin of Those Who Reject God.” (Isaiah 46:1-47:15)