Highlighted Verses and my thoughts:
"...none will be spared." Isaiah 24:2b
"...only a remnant left." Isaiah 24:13b
"But all who are left shout and sing for joy. Those in the west praise the Lord's majesty. In eastern lands, give glory to the Lord. In the lands beyond the sea, praise the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. We hear songs of praise from the ends of the earth, songs that give glory to the Righteous One!" Isaiah 24:14-16a
These are from Isaiah's prophecies regarding the Destruction of the Earth. He makes clear that everyone will go through this time, yet a small group, a remnant will be left. What is so interesting is the middle of this chapter, verses 14-16, where it speaks of the joyful praise being given by the remnant and that they are in the west, the east, the lands beyond the sea, and from the ends of the earth. The remnant will be spread out, yet together in praise to the Lord. This reminds me of a song we sing at church:
"from the mountains to the valleys
hear our praises rise to You,
from the heavens to the nations
hear our singing fill the air"
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Isaiah 26:3
"Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart's desire is to glorify your name." Isaiah 26:8
"...all we have accomplished is really from you." Isaiah 26:12b
"...but you alone are the one we worship." Isaiah 26:13b
This part of Isaiah's prophecy is a song of praise to the Lord from those in the land of Judah. The people will be praising God for the peace that comes to those who have trust in the Lord. This trust is proven to God through our obedience to him.
"In that day, sing about the fruitful vineyard. I, the Lord, will watch over it...so no one can harm it." Isaiah 27:2-3
Such peace comes from knowing the Lord. These verses provided me with such a feeling of comfort and protection that gives that peace that passes all understanding. This was written by Isaiah as a prophecy regarding restoration for Israel. Even though the Lord was angry with his people, even to the point of punishing them, that anger passed and he made peace with his people, and gathered them back to worship him.
My response to God: Lord, I thank you for your perfect peace that you make available to us all if we will only ask and accept. There are so many times I ask, but fail to accept that most precious gift. Forgive me, Lord, and give me another chance.
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