There is always a godly remnant, as we are told in v. 13, remaining in times of shaking, on the topmost boughs. The survivors who had fled across the seas from the judgments, would adore Jehovah for his goodness and mercy.

The fires of the East are in contrast to the isles of the West, v. 15. Perhaps they stand for the fires of tribulation, in which we must glorify God. To whatever part of the earth the fugitives fled, they would be compelled to acknowledge the glory of righteousness, or perhaps of the Righteous One. The dispersion of the Church in the early days carried the message and music of the gospel everywhere. Though we may travel to the limits of sorrow, let us glorify our God.

Note the instability of all earthly things, v. 18, etc. Woe to those who trust in them! Remember to build within the borders of the everlasting kingdom of Hebrews 12: 23-28. When all the world kingdoms are destroyed, that of Israel, God’s ancient choice, shall stand, v. 23. May we as the brethren of the King share his glory and reign with him in those great coming days! In the meanwhile glorify him in the skies.