All rights reserved. Thank you, Lord, that you love to reach the discouraged and defeated ones. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Revelation 7:16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat 17 and he will guide them to springs of living water (ESV), Isaiah 49:10 They shall not hunger, neither shall they thirst; neither shall the heat nor the sun strike them; but he that has mercy on them shall comfortthem, and by fountains of waters shall he lead them. He is still the One who gathers His people (v5). There is always a reason to be happy. The whole of creation shall be free from decay and death. You may be going through a lot of trouble right now, but there is still good reason to be happy. Does God Really Work All Things Together for Good? Daily Devotion © 2014, 2023 by Ray Stedman Ministries. Mountains, shout with joy! (LogOut/ Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? Isaiah 55:6-13 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Seasons, Lent March 8, 2012 Hands Isaiah 49:13-16 Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Lent February 26, 2012 The One and Only Isaiah 44:6-17 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Witness February 4, 2012 Gospel Power In Isaiah 49:1, God specifically addresses Gentiles (Septuagint) or peoples from afar (Masoretic, ESV). And, on other occasions, it can refer to a church of Christians gathered from among the Gentiles (4). His people from all nations (v12). Isaiah 49:13. Introduction. Although the people of God may go through trying times, there is always a reason for joy. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. One must be careful to find God's calling in one's life so that one may reach the full potential in this life and use the gifts God has given. In response to all these promises, Isaiah calls on the heavens and the earth to declare the praises of God. for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words (l) may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. The LORD will comfort his people; he will have pity on his suffering people. Isaiah 29:13 Imitation Faith Read: Isaiah 1:1-4,12-17. He delivered us from sin and He will keep us. This is because the fate of the natural world is bound up with the people of God. Mountains, send up cheers! Brentons Septuagint translation says nations, rather than Gentiles (3). A little yellow smiley face or even the typed equivalent. Burst into song, you mountains! One of our deepest fears is that we will be forgotten after we die. Short daily devotions for busy Christians and Church meetings. . All rights reserved. Salem Media Group. In verse 13, Isaiah bursts into a praise song in response to the wonderful blessings God has revealed. See God's love, power, presence, and purpose in your life everyday! He referred to this Servant earlier (Isaiah 42:1-9), but now he reiterated and reinforced what he had revealed in preparation for further revelation about this key figure. You sense the insignificance of man when compared with the might and the wisdom and majesty of God. For example, Isaiah 42:14 presents God as pregnant and giving birth; 66:12-13 portrays God as nursing and comforting the newborn. This is truly glorious because the implication is the whole of Gods creation the angels, the earth and landscape, everything should celebrate the care of God for His people. As the dialogue unfolds, the text clearly presents a Savior of both Israel and Gentiles. Isaiah 49:13 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary - Bible Study Tools Isaiah 29. The language is of overflowing blessing, of the gathering of multitudes (v20). Proud member They worked with ministers and believers from the Reformed Church in Japan to spread the good news of salvation in Christ and establish new churches. The rest of the verse refers to walls, which are the walls of the city of Jerusalem. But here in this forty-ninth chapter of Isaiah, we take a glimpse into one small aspect of the rejection, humiliation, and pain of the suffering Servant, the Holy One of Israel. But he discovered that he was really speaking mostly to another group who live in high-rise apartments, drive a sports car, have been divorced, and their family consists of his, hers and their children. Like most people, sometimes all that I need are a few kind words and a smile to get me through the day. Isaiah 13 begins a long section of the book of Isaiah (Isaiah 13-23) that deals with judgments or prophecies against nine neighboring cities or countries. and in the day of salvation I will help you; and to reassign its desolate inheritances. He would bring them back from exile, and He has brought us out of captivity to sin. Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Ontario, Canada: Online Bible Foundation, 1997. Some people speak of a sense of cosmic loneliness in the universe: that a persons longing for meaning is lost in the cold vastness of space. I fondly remember my father's dry humor and my mother's steadiness at her . Have reminders sent directly to your email, Pause your devotional at any time to read at your own pace. Though this passage is addressed to Israel as a nation, we Christians have a right to claim these promises for ourselves. His Strength, Your Reward || Isaiah 49 : 3-4 by MyBiasedHeart Devotionals As the dialogue unfolds, the text clearly presents a Savior of both Israel and Gentiles. His purposes are not stopped by lockdown either His purposes for you or His purposes for His people and the world. Can a mother . and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Therefore, by the grace of God, lets commit ourselves to trusting Him in this time of trouble. That is you, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus. Even in the midst of change and uncertainty, the Lord does not change. Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! Burlington ON, L7R 3Y8, Canada: 905.336.2920 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A little kindness, mixed in with some encouragement, goes a long way. 49:16-17 This is another powerful metaphor of God's constant remembrance of His covenant with Abraham's descendants. Who brought these up?I was left all alone,but thesewhere have they come from?, See, I will beckon to the nations,I will lift up my banner to the peoples;they will bring your sons in their armsand carry your daughters on their hips.23Kings will be your foster fathers,and their queens your nursing mothers.They will bow down before you with their faces to the ground;they will lick the dust at your feet.Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who hope in me will not be disappointed.. Spiritually, these blessings belong to the nations now, and millions worldwide enjoy the spiritual benefits of believing in their Savior, Gods Servant. The walls are symbolic of the protection of Gods people. However bad this seems now, the Messiah, Jesus, is building His church. and concealed me in his quiver. Amy G. Oden. We are now going to look at the rest of the chapter to provide context for Gods commitment. Isaiah 49:9-13 LXX: Isaiah Journal 2.30 One Small Voice Isaiah 49:8 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org Isaiah 49:8-13 NIV. Ironically, this is what Israel had done to God when they had broken His law again and again. and those who laid you waste depart from you. Grant us comfort in the midst of all that unsettles us, and compassion in all that worries us. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 11 I will turn all my mountains into roads, and my highways will be raised up. We learned in the previous post (Isaiah Devotional Journal 2.29) that God gave his faithful Servant authority over the earth (Matthew 28:18). He has not forgotten His church. Isaiah 49:13-16 - I will not forget you - The best is yet to come He has not forgotten; He is building His church. Nehemiah 5:17;Psalm 2:1;102:15;Isaiah 42:6;61:11;Daniel 7:14). The previous quote taken from JustOneSmallVoice, Isaiah 49:8 LXX: Isaiah Devotional 2.29 justonesmallvoice.com. As the dialogue unfolds, the text clearly presents a Savior of both Israel and Gentiles. Therefore the Lord is not going to abandon His people. With the return of the Servant the sharp rebuke of . Isaiah 49 KJV - Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, - Bible Gateway Canada Toll-Free: 800.263.4251. Isaiah 49:1-13 God's Servant and God's People Isaiah 40-66 uses female images for God more frequently than any other Old Testament body of literature. He is still the One who delivers the captives (v9). 12 See, they will come from afar some from the north, some from the west, some from the region of Aswan. Isaiah 49:13 New International Reader's Version (1998) (NIrV) 13 Shout with joy, you heavens! Verse 13 seamlessly unites both groups without distinction. He is still the One whose word is powerful (v2). Throughout the Old Testament, the Messiah of Israel is portrayed in two very distinct roles: 1) the suffering Servant of God and 2) the conquering King of Israel. Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the . All rights reserved. Isaiah 50. Todays message is another one off message, although it seems that, without planning to, I have done a short series on Remembering.. I give You as a covenant to the Gentiles, to establish the earth and to . Revelation 7:9 identifies these people (they and them) as a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages. In other words, they are the Gentile nations. I propose that just as Jesus explained to the Samaritan woman at the well, these words find their fulfillment in the Spirit of God who indwells all believers. They have been saved now, and they will be delivered through death and there will be a new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells. He is not going to abandon you! (LXE, Brenton). This is the challenge that the people of Jerusalem lay before the Lord in Isaiah 49:14. They are told to. They have endured a lot of suffering through the years of exile in Babylon. May God pour his richest blessings upon us all, through Jesus Christ, his singular Servant, and may the Lord make us truly one. If you would like to view a larger version, please click on the following link: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6854840939_1a83f370e8_b.jpg. And Revelation 7:17 alludes to springs or fountains of waters, as in Isaiah 49:10. This verse picturing a mother with her nursing baby in her arms being soothed and comforted by her gentle cooing and light caresses, presents such a beautifully comforting picture of our own Heavenly Father Whose gentle entreaties to us calm our every fear and provide, generously and willingly, for our every need.