Isaiah 49-51
God had a plan from the beginning. He had a plan to redeem
and restore not only Israel, but all the nations. Sin entered the world through
Adam and Eve and continued through the subsequent generations. No nation was
exempt. All sinned and fell short of the glory of God. When John wrote; "“For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have
eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV) It was not a new concept, we see this
is the idea of God as He revealed His redemption plan through Isaiah.
These chapters paint a vivid picture of the life and death
of Jesus. The Israelites were and still are looking for the Servant of the Lord
to come and redeem Israel as God promised. It is hard to miss a picture of
Jesus especially in 50:4-7, but the eyes of many have been shut. They are blind
and need a touch of God to see the truth as revealed in the prophets and the
Gospels.
God’s plan is for all people to turn from their life of
rebellion and sin and to turn to Him. He had paid the price. Jesus was tortured
and killed to pay for our sin. While He hung on the cross he cried out; “Father
forgive them.” He came to set us free from a life of sin that entangles us and
holds us captive while promising to set us free.
"Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the
heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its
inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever, my
righteousness will never fail." (Isaiah 51:6, NIV)
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