Reminiscent of the nation today

I know, I know, it's been a long time since I've blogged on here.  I'm making a commitment to write more often and consistently.

That being said, I'm now in the book of Isaiah, and in reading chapter 1, I get the feeling that this could've been written in today's time.

The chapter starts out with how the children is Israel have turned their backs on the Lord, how they have rebelled against Him.  In verse 3, it says that an ox knows its master, a donkey recognizes its caregiver, but the Lord's people do not.

In verse 7, it speaks of foreigners plundering the fields and destroying everything, and in verse 9 it compares Israel to Sodom and Gomorrah--and we all remember what happened to those places.

In verses 11-13, God states that he is tired of our meaningless prayers and offerings, because at the same time the people celebrate their sins and ungodly celebrations.

By verse 17, He says to learn to do good, seek justice, and help the oppressed.  Defend orphans and help widows.  Repent of your sins and Israel will become a Godly place once again.