In Jeremiah 48 we have an oracle against Moab. God will judge Moab, worshippers of Chemosh, because they have exalted themselves against Yahweh (Jeremiah 48:42) and trusted in their own riches (Jeremiah 48:7). Also, God promises to restore Moab in the future, after judgement (Jeremiah 48:47).
This may be surprising because God had no special covenant dealings with Moab like he did with his people Israel. Yet God judges them because they've sinned against him. Of course, this does imply the universal covenant that God has with all his creatures. Otherwise on what grounds could he judge them?!
One point we can take away from this is that God judges nations. If any nation continues in self-worship, arrogant pride, and exalts itself against Yahweh then Yahweh will surely pluck it up. But if a nation repents (and trusts in Jesus!) then Yahweh may restore it and build it.
This may be surprising because God had no special covenant dealings with Moab like he did with his people Israel. Yet God judges them because they've sinned against him. Of course, this does imply the universal covenant that God has with all his creatures. Otherwise on what grounds could he judge them?!
One point we can take away from this is that God judges nations. If any nation continues in self-worship, arrogant pride, and exalts itself against Yahweh then Yahweh will surely pluck it up. But if a nation repents (and trusts in Jesus!) then Yahweh may restore it and build it.