We all come to a place in our lives when we realize we can’t save ourselves. We are forced to ask who will save us and how? Isaiah proclaims The Holy One of Israel’s justice against sin and rebellion, and The Holy One of Israel’s hope as the saving Messiah. Isaiah’s message is simple. Yahweh, The Holy One of Israel, is Judge and Savior; of His people (1-12), of the nations (13-27), of Jerusalem (28-39), while in exile, (40-48), as the suffering Messiah (49-55), and as LORD forever and ever (56-66).
Have you ever had a perception (vision) about a person (Judah) or place (Jerusalem). Did you communicate it out loud to them? Did it turn out to be right or wrong? If you did, what was the response?
Lord we thank you that you are The Holy One of Israel. You are Holy perfect in all you do and worthy of our worship and obedience. We like Israel are the ones who wrestle with you, fight to see you, in the end knowing that you always win, and bless those you chose to bless. Help us to see your vision. Help us to see from your perspective what you have communicated consistently for generation after generation. May we see The Vision you have for life now and eternal. Amen
Keep in mind that “In the last days” or “On that day” are almost always references to future judgement and restoration in the scriptures.
*Zion = the city of God; the city of David; Jerusalem where God’s temple is. (Psalm 87:2-3, 2 Samuel 5:7, Psalm 132:13, Isaiah 40:9)
*OT Zion refers figuratively to Israel – the people of God. (Isa 60:14)
*NT Zion refers to God’s spiritual kingdom and heavenly Jerusalem. (Hebrews 12:22)
*NT refers to Jesus body as temple, and our body as temple (John 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Hebrews 9:11-14)
What future kingdom does Isaiah look like he is describing? Has it happened yet?