Isaiah 32
-The Messianic expectation is
given for Israel in this description of their glorious future. He will reign
righteously, and His princes will rule justly (Isaiah 32:1). “Each will be like
a refuge from the wind and a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a
dry country, like the shade of a huge rock in a parched land (Isaiah 32:2).”
They will lift blindness and open ears to listen and minds to the truth. The
twisted tongues will speak clearly. Only the righteous and blameless will be
called noble, not the foolish. Only the truly generous will be called by that
name, not the rogue (Isaiah 32:3-5). “For a fool speaks nonsense, and his heart
inclines toward wickedness, to practice ungodliness and to speak error against
the LORD, to keep the hungry person unsatisfied and to withhold drink from the
thirsty (Isaiah 32:6).” “As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; he devises
wicked schemes to destroy the afflicted with slander, even though the needy one
speaks what is right. But the noble man devises noble plans; and by noble plans
he stands (Isaiah 32:7-8).” *Application* God’s people will reign with Him in
righteousness one day. The wicked and wayward who do not turn from their sin by
faith in Him will perish. Whose side are you on?
-Women who are at ease and
complacent will be troubled and their produce will not come in to them. They
are told to tremble in fear and put on sackcloth of repentance beating their
breasts for better times. Difficult times will come upon them until the Spirit
is poured out among His people from on high. Then the wilderness will become a
fruitful field and justice will dwell there along with the abiding of
righteousness. Peace will occur and the service of righteousness will yield
quietness and confidence forever. Security will happen, which is so longed for
currently in this land. The people of the LORD will be blessed and sow beside
all waters with abundance (Isaiah 32:9-20). *Application* Good times are coming
for the people of God. His promises endure to every generation.
Verse to Memorize: Isaiah 32:1
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