Isaiah 15 and 16 present an oracle about Moab. Moab will be destroyed. As Israel returns to power it is to have compassion on the outcasts of Moab and take them in. The leaders of Moab, however, will be punished.

Each of these oracles seems to be about a different country that has sought the destruction of Israel. Although God has allowed them each their day of triumph to punish Israel of their sin against Him, God will also punish them for their sin as well.

Psalm 103 speaks of God’s steadfast love and mercy. God may become angry with our sin but is always ready to forgive. With that forgiveness comes healing and life. God knows our frailties and deals with us with compassion. Punishment may come but grace abounds.