Isaiah 25
-This chapter is a song of praise
for the victory of the LORD over all His foes. He is exalted and thanks should
be given to His holy Name. He has worked wonders and performed His perfect plan
with unadulterated faithfulness in completing His promises (Isaiah 25:1). God
is strongest and will subdue any who go against Him. Because of this a strong
people will glorify Him and even the ruthless nations will be forced to revere
the LORD. He has been a defense for the helpless, a refuge from the storm, and
a shade from the heat (Isaiah 25:2-4a). The wicked are compared to rain against
a strong wall and secure wall as the LORD protects His own. He silences the
song of the ruthless like a cloud shadows and gives protection from the heat of
the sun (Isaiah 25:4b-5). The inclusivity of the Great King is extolled in
verse six as He prepares a lavish banquet for all peoples of faith on His holy
mountain. His covering is for all the nations (Isaiah 25:6-7). He will swallow
up death for all time and will wipe away every tear from all faces who know Him
as their Savior and Deliverer (Hosea 13:14, I Corinthians 15:54, Revelation
21:4). He removes the reproach of sin from all the people of the earth who
trust in His redemption by His Word (Isaiah 25:8). In that day it will be said
that He is salvation that we have waited for. We will rejoice and be glad in
His rescue operation (Isaiah 25:9). While Moab (a symbol of going against God
and His plan in trickery and pride) will be trodden down and destroyed, the
Hand of the LORD will rest on Mount Zion and His people of faith (Isaiah
25:10-12). *Application* We who are His people will rejoice and will be glad
for He alone is worthy to purchase our redemption through His shed blood and
atoning sacrifice. Don’t forget the awesome benefits of being a child of God.
He is victorious and gives His faithful bride the Kingdom! His covering is
sufficient!
Verse to Memorize: Isaiah 25:8
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