TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Isaiah 60
Psalm 37:1-20
"Trust in the LORD,
and do good…"
"AFTER DARKNESS LIGHT"
In Isaiah 60, the prophet gave a detailed description of that glorious time that shall come to Israel, which he had earlier seen, on and off, such as at Isaiah 2:1-4, when wars shall cease, and Isaiah 11:6-9 when the world of animals will be restored to its original bliss in Eden.
When the Redeemer of Zion comes, Israel will be fully regathered from the Gentile nations among whom she had lived in exile. They will return in plenty with tributes from these Gentile nations. They will come not only in ships but literally fly in (Isa 60:8). A prophetic glimpse of the jetage? The Gentile nations will contribute to rebuild Jerusalem which will become the capital of the world. Men come to Jerusalem without any hindrance or visa barriers. Indeed, they who come will come to pay homage to the King, who aforetime were persecutors of the Jews.
Jerusalem will be enriched with all the mineral resources of the world. Her mansions will be embellished with cedar-wood of Lebanon and of hard-wood firs. There will be no more war or outbreak of riots and uprisings. The glory of the Lord who rules over Zion will outshine the sun and the moon. The prophet is here looking beyond the golden millennium to the eternal state. For a thousand years of Messianic rule, Israel will be a land inviolate, belonging to God’s ancient chosen people. Israel will be the ruler of nations instead of being ruled because the Lord has returned to her. How the world now under an increasing pall of nuclear and terror threats must long for that day! But the world cannot enjoy this peace until it comes in full submission to the Christ.
To all the world, read Acts 3:19-21 for the Gospel message.
THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 30:5.)
PRAYER: I resolve, Lord, to live daily for Thee, my Great Redeemer, and not for the corrupt and perishable things of this world.
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