Something to sing about!
Scripture reading for July 24th: Isaiah 24-27
Isaiah broke forth in a prophesy about the coming “day of the Lord”. This watchman of Israel warned the people of God to be ready for what would surely come. They would welcome it with singing and joy. (Isaiah 24:14-16) The people of earth without a knowledge of the Lord would face it with mourning and terror! (Isaiah 24:11-13)
Out of this vivid description of the terror of the lost comes bright rays of joy and hope for those of faith! Isaiah heard shouts of joy and acclaim for the glory and majesty of the Lord arising from the East and West! He heard singing coming from the islands of the sea and the ends of the earth! God would bring His people together from the nations with great joy in His presence! (Isaiah 24:14-16) God would reign in their midst on Mt. Zion! (Isaiah 24:23)
In Isaiah 25:1-4, Isaiah praised the Lord for the fulfillment of His Word! God had spoken out His plans from ancient times and suddenly brought them to pass! He would humble the proud and exalt his humble people! He would care for the poor and needy and defeat all their enemies! On the mountain of the Lord, Mt. Zion, God would destroy the shroud that enfolded all peoples and swallow up death! He would prepare a great banquet for His people! No wonder His people from the ends of the earth were singing!
These verses were quoted by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15:50-57 to describe the resurrection body that would be given to each believer at the coming of Jesus Christ! They were also referred to by the Apostle John in his vision from the island of Patmos in Revelation 21:1-5 as he described the new heavens and new earth where believers would dwell with the Lord forever! There is also a reference in Revelation 19:6-9 as John describes the wedding supper of the Lamb! Whenever we receive Holy Communion, we are proclaiming His victory over death and our hope that great banquet!
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.” (Isaiah 26:3-4) Put your trust in Jesus Christ again today! He is our Rock eternal and Prince of Peace!
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