Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"As a lion roars"
Text: Isaiah 31:4
THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE LORD
Two meaningful illustrations were given to encourage Israel to trust the LORD. Both illustrations are deeply meaningful.
“For thus the LORD has spoken to me:
‘As a lion roars,
And a young lion over his prey
(When a multitude of shepherds is summoned against him,
He will not be afraid of their voice
Nor be disturbed by their noise),
So the LORD of hosts will come down
To fight for Mount Zion and for its hill.
Like birds flying about,
So will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem.
Defending, He will also deliver it;
Passing over, He will preserve it.'”
Isaiah 31:4-5
1. The illustration of a young lion.
a) The lion was a well-respected animal.
b) He roars over his prey.
c) He is very courageous.
i) He is not afraid of many shepherds.
ii) He is not disturbed by the noise the shepherd makes.
d) The LORD of hosts is compared to the mighty lion.
e) He will come down from heaven.
f) He will fight for Mount Zion.
g) He will defend the very hill that Jerusalem was situated upon.
2. The illustration of birds.
a) This is a picture of parent-birds.
b) They will fly to rescue their chicks when they are in danger.
c) God will defend His people.
d) He will also deliver and preserve them.