Tag: Isaiah

[:en]JUDGMENT AND HOPE God esteems he who is humble and contrite in spirit (v. 2)  Those who trembles at His word and glory in the Lord will see their enemies defeated and put to shame.  The kingdom of Israel will be restored with joy and peace.  Their restoration will give birth to glory and God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 66[:]

[:en]The Jews refused to turn from their sins and come back to Him.  They pretended to be pious but were guilty of many sins:  worshiping idols, following occult practices, violating dietary laws and blaspheming God. However, there were still faithful remants whom God used as the nucleus of a new beginning.  The rebels will be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 65[:]

[:en]”Since ancient times, no one had heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him” (v. 4).  The Jews were defeated and disgraced before their enemies because God had hidden His face from them.  He had not intervened due to their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 64[:]

[:en]When Jesus came the first time, He was a servant who shed His blood for the sinners.  But when He returns, it will be a day of vengeance.  He will come as a conquering warrior. The Israelites recalled the days of old – how Moses led them out of Egypt.  They believed that His loving… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 63[:]

[:en]Isaiah prayed that Jerusalem might be restored (v. 1).  He called on all of God’s people to pray as well (vs. 6-7).  The restoration will be as joyful as a wedding.  It will be glorious and delightful as people will rejoice over the crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand.  When the Savior comes, they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 62[:]

[:en]The Year of the Lord’s Favor signalled the ushering in of the year of Jubilee.  It is a time to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release the prisoners from darkness.  It is the time of God to comfort all who mourn, provide for those who grieve in Zion, to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 61[:]

[:en]When God shall restore the city of Zion, there will be everlasting light.  The Jews and Gentiles will unite to worship and serve the Lord.  There will be joy as God’s mercy will enrich His people.  They will praise Him and see His glory. “I will make peace your governor and righteousness your ruler” (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 60[:]

[:en]These were the conditions of the people: Hands hat stained with blood of evil deeds and violence Lips that spoke lies Feet that rush into sin Thoughts that were destructive. There were no justice nor peace.  No light but darkness because they rebelled against the Lord.  Truth and righteousness were nowhere to be found. God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 59[:]

[:en]People in Judah fasted.  Yet on the day of fasting, they did what they pleased and exploited their workers. What is true fasting? To loosen the chains of injustice and set the oppressed free (v. 6) To share your food with the hungry, provide the poor with shelter and clothe the naked (v. 7) To… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 58[:]

[:en]People do not understand why the righteous and devout men perish and are taken away.  It is because God wants to spare them from evil so that they may enter into peace by finding rest in death (vs. 1-2) God condemned the godless society in Judah for woshiping idols, lying, lusting, sacrificing their children, offering… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 57[:]