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GOD WILL JUDGE THE NATIONS BY A NEW EASTERN SUPERPOWER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Isaiah 41:1-16
Psalm 19:1-7
"The heavens declare
the glory of God…"
GOD WILL JUDGE THE NATIONS BY A NEW EASTERN SUPERPOWER
In order to redeem His people from Babylonian captivity (predicted to Hezekiah in Isaiah 39), God would raise up a new superpower from the east. Isaiah 41:25 reiterates that "he," the leader of this new eastern power, will also come from the north. This indicates the encircling movement the emerging power will make in its attack on the Babylonian empire (Isa 41:25). Who is this man "from the east," and "from the rising of the sun"? He is not some Japanese conqueror, for the object of conquest is principally Babylonia. The great leader of this new superpower is Cyrus, king of Persia.
Isaiah 41:1 is a summons from the Lord God Almighty, Ruler of nations, to the uttermost parts of the ancient world, even to the islands afar off, to judgment! Following this verse is the prophet’s prediction of Cyrus’ imminent conquest (Isa 41:2-5). Isaiah 41:6-7 describes the threatened nations resorting to idols for protection. How foolish! The prophet said, "They worship the work of their own hands" (Isa 2:8). By way of application, there are Roman Catholic soldiers who wear crucifixes and Mary medallions for protection, while misguided Protestant soldiers are known to carry "bullet-proof" Testaments in their shirt pockets. Let those who are God’s own hear what Isaiah said to Israel in Isaiah 41:8-14. Because the Jews are Abraham’s seed, God promises to keep them from evil when tribulations come. God gave this guarantee to Abraham, "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee …" (Gen 12:3).
Isaiah 41:15-16 reveals that God will make Israel like "a new sharp … instrument having teeth," an all-victorious weapon over her enemies. The recent events in the Middle East which showed Israel scoring victory after victory over her enemies are a fulfilling of this prophecy. God being favorable to Israel, they would be preserved intact in the war between Persia and Babylon.
THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 122:6.)
PRAYER: I thank Thee, O Lord, that my life is in Thy hand.
Posted in Adult RPG
Isaiah 41:1-16
Psalm 19:1-7
"The heavens declare
the glory of God…"
GOD WILL JUDGE THE NATIONS BY A NEW EASTERN SUPERPOWER
In order to redeem His people from Babylonian captivity (predicted to Hezekiah in Isaiah 39), God would raise up a new superpower from the east. Isaiah 41:25 reiterates that "he," the leader of this new eastern power, will also come from the north. This indicates the encircling movement the emerging power will make in its attack on the Babylonian empire (Isa 41:25). Who is this man "from the east," and "from the rising of the sun"? He is not some Japanese conqueror, for the object of conquest is principally Babylonia. The great leader of this new superpower is Cyrus, king of Persia.
Isaiah 41:1 is a summons from the Lord God Almighty, Ruler of nations, to the uttermost parts of the ancient world, even to the islands afar off, to judgment! Following this verse is the prophet’s prediction of Cyrus’ imminent conquest (Isa 41:2-5). Isaiah 41:6-7 describes the threatened nations resorting to idols for protection. How foolish! The prophet said, "They worship the work of their own hands" (Isa 2:8). By way of application, there are Roman Catholic soldiers who wear crucifixes and Mary medallions for protection, while misguided Protestant soldiers are known to carry "bullet-proof" Testaments in their shirt pockets. Let those who are God’s own hear what Isaiah said to Israel in Isaiah 41:8-14. Because the Jews are Abraham’s seed, God promises to keep them from evil when tribulations come. God gave this guarantee to Abraham, "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee …" (Gen 12:3).
Isaiah 41:15-16 reveals that God will make Israel like "a new sharp … instrument having teeth," an all-victorious weapon over her enemies. The recent events in the Middle East which showed Israel scoring victory after victory over her enemies are a fulfilling of this prophecy. God being favorable to Israel, they would be preserved intact in the war between Persia and Babylon.
THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 122:6.)
PRAYER: I thank Thee, O Lord, that my life is in Thy hand.
Posted in Adult RPG