Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"The LORD Himself will give you a sign"
Text: Isaiah 7:14
GOD SAW THROUGH AHAZ
The LORD knew the heart of Ahaz. He may give the impression that he is religious and pious, but he cannot deceive the LORD. Isaiah rebuked Ahaz though he risked the wrath of the king.
“Then he said, ‘Hear now, O house of David!
Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also?
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son,
and shall call His name Immanuel.'”
Isaiah 7:13-14
1. “O house of David”
a) Isaiah was addressing Ahaz directly.
b) But he was also speaking to the house of David represented by Ahaz.
i) Ahaz had not been faithful to the LORD.
ii) Judah as a nation fared no better.
2. Wearying men and God.
a) Ahaz wearied Isaiah and all who stood for righteousness.
b) He was also wearying the LORD:
i) With his feigned piety.
ii) With his life as an idolatrous king.
c) Did Ahaz think that it was a light thing to weary both men and God?
3. A glorious sign.
a) Ahaz refused to ask for anything from the LORD.
b) Nevertheless, God Himself will give him a sign.
c) This was a Sign that was far-reaching.
d) It was a sign that hailed the birth of the Messiah one day.
i) The LORD would send a Messiah.
ii) He would be the Deliverer of Israel.
iii) He would be the Saviour of the world.
iv) The Messiah would be born of a virgin.
v) This would be a Sign-Miracle that God alone could promise and perform.
e) The name of the Messiah would be “Immanuel”.
i) He would represent the LORD.
ii) He would teach Israel about God.
iii) He would be God Incarnate in the flesh.