You will keep in perfect peace, him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:3-4 (Isaiah 24-26)
Chapters 25 and 26 are packed full of scripture sung in hymns, engraved on wall plaques, worship banners, and taught throughout childhood. They are rich in hope and promise! The words of chapter 24 tell of the fate of earth. Man’s world order, social distinctions and occupations, will not matter. Devastation and destruction have no prejudice, only perfect, truthful justice.
The imagery of a strong and safe city, whose walls and ramparts are salvation, (26:1) is a symbolic reference to Jerusalem’s deliverance against Assyria, and a tremendous encouragement to all who suffer persecution, or spiritual struggle. The entirety of Isaiah’s life was lived under threat that his home, would be overrun by foreign enemies, with great armies and ill intent. He chose faith, not just because He saw truly amazing things, but because, in faith, he sought God and He found Him.
God allowed Isaiah to see a New Heaven and New earth and hear the song of the redeemed. He witnessed the ultimate triumph of good over evil and death’s last stand. Someday soon, for each one of us, the wicked will be punished and the righteous will be blessed forever!
Have a Wonder Full Day!
Gretchen