Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"In the day the LORD binds up the bruise"
Text: Isaiah 30:26
ABUNDANT BLESSINGS PROMISED
The LORD went further to explain the abundance of blessings that He has in store for Israel. But all these blessings are contingent upon Israel’s rejection of idolatry and returning to the LORD in contrition!
“Likewise the oxen and the young donkeys that work the ground
Will eat cured fodder,
Which has been winnowed with the shovel and fan.
There will be on every high mountain
And on every high hill
Rivers and streams of waters,
In the day of the great slaughter,
When the towers fall.
Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun,
And the light of the sun will be sevenfold,
As the light of seven days,
In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people
And heals the stroke of their wound.”
Isaiah 30:24-26
1. The oxen and young donkey.
a) The oxen till the ground.
b) The donkey has to carry heavy burdens.
2. They will be well-cared for!
a) The owners would have good and kind hearts.
b) The abundance of blessing will result in “cured fodder”.
c) They will not eat what is left behind but will eat fodder from winnowed grain.
3. The day of great slaughter.
a) The LORD will bring about a significant defeat of the wicked enemies.
b) Towns would fall.
4. The symbol of water.
a) But upon Israel, God will provide abundance of water.
i) Rivers and streams of water.
ii) Even in the mountains and hills, water would be found.
b) Water in a dry land is a glorious blessing.
5. The symbol of Light.
a) The light from the moon is usually not very bright.
i) The light of the moon would become like that of the sun.
ii) This is a great symbol of how the LORD will bless His people with light.
b) The light of the sun would be increased sevenfold.
i) Light is another wonderful symbol.
ii) It is the opposite of darkness.
iii) Strong sunlight is always greatly appreciated.
6. A special work of God.
a) The LORD would bind up the bruises of His people.
b) He would heal all their wounds as well.
c) This promise is like bright summer time for the nation.