Isaiah 57:13
When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;
ISAIAH 57:13
This verse contrasts two outcomes at the moment of distress: those who cry for help and find deliverance through their chosen allies must rely on them, but wind and vanity will carry them away; whereas those who trust in God will inherit the land and God’s holy mountain. The imagery of wind taking away false reliances emphasizes the fragility of relying on human strength or empty idols. It lifts up the promise of blessing for those who put trust in the Lord.
The core theological themes are trust, stability, and eschatological hope. God promises presence and blessing to those who depend on him, reinforcing covenant faithfulness as the path to true inheritance—tangible blessing in the land and the spiritual mountain of holiness.
For us, the question is: where do you turn in crisis? Do you call out to wealth, power, or status, or do you cry to the Lord? Practical steps: in moments of distress, pause to choose trust in God in prayer, scripture, and community. Let interdependence with God shape practical decisions about resources, relationships, and risk.
Cross-References: Psalm 33:16–22; Psalm 125:1–2; Proverbs 21:31; Jeremiah 17:7–8; Matthew 6:33.