Daily Devotions
Isaiah
“He has glorified you”
Text: Isaiah 55:5
GOD’S PLAN TO GLORIFY ISRAEL
In God’s plan, He will glorify Israel. The glory that Israel would have would in turn reflect God’s glorious Being.
“Surely you shall call a nation you do not know,
And nations who do not know you shall run to you,
Because of the LORD your God,
And the Holy One of Israel;
For He has glorified you.”
Isaiah 55:5
1. The Gentile nations.
a) Assyria and Babylon were hostile Gentile nations.
i) Assyria conquered Israel.
ii) Babylon massacred Judah.
b) God’s plan for Israel in the future would be totally different.
i) Israel may call on a nation that it does not know.
ii) Israel would call upon the Medo-Persian empire for help.
iii) The Medo-Persians may indeed be described as “nations”.
iv) King Cyrus would free Israel from being in bondage.
v) Cyrus would help Israel to return to its promised land.
vi) He would be a great friend to Israel protecting it and providing adequately to rebuild the nation.
2. God’s Hand.
a) He will cause Medo-Persian kings to help Israel.
b) He would do this for He is the LORD their God.
c) He is the Holy One of Israel.
3. God’s plan.
a) He will enable Israel to be released from captivity.
b) Israel would be able to return home and rebuild their land.
c) He would glorify Israel through a strong re-building program.
i) Ezra and Nehemiah would stand out as leaders.
ii) Prophets like Haggai and Malachi would be sent to encourage the Returnees.
iii) Israel would be a restored nation and reflect God’s glory.