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WHAT IS THE BEST COMFORT?
AUG 26
Isaiah 40
Memorise Isaiah 40:6-8 "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people"
WHAT IS THE BEST COMFORT?
One of the main missions that the prophet Isaiah was tasked with, besides pronouncing judgment, was that of comfort. He was to comfort the people of God, to encourage them in their time of difficulty. The bulk of these encouragements come from Isaiah 40 onwards, which begins with the words "comfort ye, comfort ye my people". In the previous chapter (ch. 39), judgment had just been made against King Hezekiah, prophesying that there would be a sure judgment coming against them from the Babylonians. In response, God does not leave them comfortless, but spends the next 27 chapters explaining His divine redemptive plan to them, to assure them and comfort them.
However when tasked to speak comfort to Jerusalem, to cry unto them, Isaiah was confounded. In Isaiah 40:6, God told him to cry to them, meaning to proclaim these words of comfort to them. But Isaiah asked what he should cry about. The answer came loud and clear, "All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." (Isaiah 40:6-8) It is true, that men are weak and frail, for they are like grass that withers, and their goodness like the flower that fades. No word of man can really comfort a person. Yes, our words of encouragement might soothe a sorrowful and anxious spirit momentarily, but he can experience no true peace if they are but words from our own wisdom. In comparison to weak and frail men, we have the Words of God. That was the source of all true comfort that Isaiah could give to the people. If it was just based on the words of Isaiah himself, he knew there was nothing that he could really say to encourage the people. But the Word of God is true, perfect, and endures forever. Every promise that God gives will certainly be fulfilled, and it is with God’s Word that Isaiah then brings the prophecies to God’s people.
Likewise for us, when we are down and discouraged, or when the people around us need comfort, we must always turn to the Word of God. It is a timeless balm that will always soothe a grieving spirit, for it is backed by our Almighty God who loves us, and will always fulfil His promises.
Thought: Man may fail, but God never will.
Prayer: Lord, help me to always find comfort in Thee and Thy Word.
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Isaiah 40
Memorise Isaiah 40:6-8 "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people"
WHAT IS THE BEST COMFORT?
One of the main missions that the prophet Isaiah was tasked with, besides pronouncing judgment, was that of comfort. He was to comfort the people of God, to encourage them in their time of difficulty. The bulk of these encouragements come from Isaiah 40 onwards, which begins with the words "comfort ye, comfort ye my people". In the previous chapter (ch. 39), judgment had just been made against King Hezekiah, prophesying that there would be a sure judgment coming against them from the Babylonians. In response, God does not leave them comfortless, but spends the next 27 chapters explaining His divine redemptive plan to them, to assure them and comfort them.
However when tasked to speak comfort to Jerusalem, to cry unto them, Isaiah was confounded. In Isaiah 40:6, God told him to cry to them, meaning to proclaim these words of comfort to them. But Isaiah asked what he should cry about. The answer came loud and clear, "All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." (Isaiah 40:6-8) It is true, that men are weak and frail, for they are like grass that withers, and their goodness like the flower that fades. No word of man can really comfort a person. Yes, our words of encouragement might soothe a sorrowful and anxious spirit momentarily, but he can experience no true peace if they are but words from our own wisdom. In comparison to weak and frail men, we have the Words of God. That was the source of all true comfort that Isaiah could give to the people. If it was just based on the words of Isaiah himself, he knew there was nothing that he could really say to encourage the people. But the Word of God is true, perfect, and endures forever. Every promise that God gives will certainly be fulfilled, and it is with God’s Word that Isaiah then brings the prophecies to God’s people.
Likewise for us, when we are down and discouraged, or when the people around us need comfort, we must always turn to the Word of God. It is a timeless balm that will always soothe a grieving spirit, for it is backed by our Almighty God who loves us, and will always fulfil His promises.
Thought: Man may fail, but God never will.
Prayer: Lord, help me to always find comfort in Thee and Thy Word.
Posted in Teens RPG