Isaiah 49:13-16 GNBUK. Isaiah 49:13. He has not forgotten; He is building His church. Then he, his wife Ruth, and their children were missionaries for many years in northeastern Japan. Growing with God: A daily devotional with Tonia Slimm. It may look as if we are abandoned, but we are not ever. Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the . Comfort through the Servant 49:1-13. He has become a covenant of a race and the light of the Gentiles (vs 6). Grand Rapids, MI 49508, Phone: 616.942.9383 for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words (l) may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. Burst into song, you mountains! Mothers can forget their children, but God cannot: See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Therefore, by the grace of God, lets commit ourselves to trusting Him in this time of trouble. And so the whole of creation cries out in joy. Like a Mother. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Here, surely, is a prophecy of the nail prints on Jesus palms! Brentons Septuagint translation says nations, rather than Gentiles (3). All rights reserved. The very mountains should shout for joy. Therefore the Lord is not going to abandon His people. I fondly remember my father's dry humor and my mother's steadiness at her . He is good to his poor people. They believe that He has forsaken them (that, turned away from and abandoned them). Even today, His eye is upon His people to protect them, to deliver them from the enemy, to keep them in His hand so no-one can snatch them out. Through the grace that Jesus Christ brought into the world, we are given Gods comfort and compassion. These millions of people who have become Christians. Messiahs purpose is unchanged (v17-26). Redemption, in other words, will come to the natural world just as it does to the people of God. of See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. God has comforted his people. And if you go outside and listen closely, you may be able to hear the mountains in the distance shouting for joy about you. [Note: See F. Duane Lindsey, "The Commission of the . This entire section is a great word for discouraged hearts. A little yellow smiley face or even the typed equivalent. In Jesus name, Amen. Yet verse 13 speaks twice of his people, that is, the Lords people. Here is Jerusalem as if it were a person speaking, looking back to the exile and destruction, utterly amazed that there are so many people. 8 This is what the Lord says: "In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Introduction. Like most people, sometimes all that I need are a few kind words and a smile to get me through the day. They have been saved now, and they will be delivered through death and there will be a new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells. The language is of overflowing blessing, of the gathering of multitudes (v20). The reason of all this is, for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words F12 may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. . He is still the One who delivers the captives (v9). Today Daily Devotional is brought to youby: 1700 28th Street SE But here in this forty-ninth chapter of Isaiah, we take a glimpse into one small aspect of the rejection, humiliation, and pain of the suffering Servant, the Holy One of Israel. Proud member If the people of God are benefactors of His grace and mercy, then the natural world will participate in that as well. He will show his tender love to those who are suffering. Yes, captives will be taken from warriors,and plunder retrieved from the fierce;I will contend with those who contend with you,and your children I will save.26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh;they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine.Then all mankind will knowthat I, the Lord, am your Savior,your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.. Copyright 2015 by Bible League International. Now George and Ruth are retired and live in the northeastern United States, nearer to their children and grandchildren. Nor does it matter to many. Sunday sermon Isaiah 49:13-16 I will not forget you 8 November2020, Sunday sermon Jeremiah 31:31-34 The New Covenant 1 November 2020 (ReformationSunday), Devotional for 9 November 2020 Hebrews 11v6 Pleasing God byfaith, Christmas devotional John 1v29 The Lamb ofGod, Advent Devotional for 24 December 2020 John 1v18 part 2 He has made Godknown, Advent devotional for 23 December 2020 John 1:18 no-one has ever seenGod, Advent devotional for 22 December 2020 John 1v17 part 2 grace andtruth, Advent devotional for 21 December 2020 John 1v17 moregrace. 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. Isaiah 49:5. Whats more, Jesus said, I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me (John 10:14). 2. Yes, captives will be taken from warriors. He is gathering His people from all the nations, just as He promises here. I like todays verse from Isaiah because seeks to bless His people with comfort and compassion. 11 I will turn all my mountains into roads, and my highways will be raised up. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. They have endured a lot of suffering through the years of exile in Babylon. And Revelation 7:17 alludes to springs or fountains of waters, as in Isaiah 49:10. and to reassign its desolate inheritances, 9 to say to the captives, 'Come out,'. and concealed me in his quiver. Rejoice, you heavens; and let the earth be glad: let the mountains break forth with joy; for the Lord has had mercy on his people, and has comforted the lowly ones of his people. Psalm 103:15-16 says, "The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.". Let's get to know Him deeply together. Lets not be like Israel and look at the trouble, but lets look up at the One who sits on the throne, to the One who has purchased His people with His own blood, who has delivered from darkness and brought into His marvellous light. The reason of all this is, for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words F12 may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. How much more should we? Jer 1:5 ). All rights reserved.. Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Look at the multitudes in Africa and Asia and Latin America. This verse picturing a mother with her nursing baby in her arms being soothed and comforted by her gentle cooing and light caresses, presents such a beautifully comforting picture of our own Heavenly Father Whose gentle entreaties to us calm our every fear and provide, generously and willingly, for our every need. I will contend with those who contend with you. When we are afraid, O Lord, help us to remember your love and to hold fast to your promises. Isaiah 49:13 in all English translations. He referred to this Servant earlier (Isaiah 42:1-9), but now he reiterated and reinforced what he had revealed in preparation for further revelation about this key figure. Isaiah 13 begins a long section of the book of Isaiah (Isaiah 13-23) that deals with judgments or prophecies against nine neighboring cities or countries. Verses 12 and 13 form an interesting unit. The heavens and the earth, then, have good reason to be happy and the mountains have good reason to shout for joy. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. (See John 20:25-28.). Today should have been another sermon on remembrance because we were due to celebrate the Lords Supper, but services have been closed due to lockdown 2.0. In Your Holy Name, we pray. 3: In Light of His Majesty. Read the Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-26. Verse 8 closes with God's address to his Servant. Again, the gospel is advancing. In the time of my favor I will answer you. Isaiah 1:1-15. Today Daily Devotional is brought to youby: 1700 28th Street SE The metaphor of God as mother is also basic to understanding the Continue reading "Commentary on Isaiah 49:8-16a" One of our deepest fears is that we will be forgotten after we die. User Experience Design by In the time of my favor I will answer you,and in the day of salvation I will help you;I will keep you and will make youto be a covenant for the people,to restore the landand to reassign its desolate inheritances,9to say to the captives, Come out,and to those in darkness, Be free!, They will feed beside the roadsand find pasture on every barren hill.10They will neither hunger nor thirst,nor will the desert heat or the sun beat down on them.He who has compassion on them will guide themand lead them beside springs of water.11I will turn all my mountains into roads,and my highways will be raised up.12See, they will come from afarsome from the north, some from the west,some from the region of Aswan.. (LXE, Brenton). Generally, the plural ofethnosin Scripture refers to Gentiles (Cf. For verses 9-12, concrete/literally would mean what exists in three dimensional space, that is, the physical reality of the world. The thoughts that we sometimes dare not voice are found there spoken by doubting, struggling people. 1: The Human Problem. of Isaiah 49:13 ERV: Heavens and earth, be happy! It may look like that for a long time, but ultimately it will be seen that we are never forsaken. The Hollywood . If the Savior knows our name, we are certainly loved; life is not meaningless. . Isaiah 49:13. They shall be fed in all the ways, and in all the pathsshall betheir pasture. I will never forget you, Can a mother forget the baby at her breast? Have reminders sent directly to your email, Pause your devotional at any time to read at your own pace. Even the heavens and the earth should be happy. 19Though you were ruined and made desolateand your land laid waste,now you will be too small for your people,and those who devoured you will be far away.20The children born during your bereavementwill yet say in your hearing,This place is too small for us;give us more space to live in.21Then you will say in your heart,Who bore me these?I was bereaved and barren;I was exiled and rejected. (Isaiah 49:13 LXE). This is the challenge that the people of Jerusalem lay before the Lord in Isaiah 49:14. Isaiah 1:16-31. Come to Him today with your worries and woes, your problems and pressures. sing. This is not a quiet melody, but loud singing with joy. This is the challenge that the people of Jerusalem lay before the Lord in Isaiah 49:14. (Isaiah 49:12 LXE). . Many mothers continue to love their children no matter what they do. 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Verse 8 repeats mention of the Gentiles, I give you as a covenant to the Gentiles (SAAS, Isaiah 49:8). Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the heavens may be meant the angels in heaven, who, as they rejoice at the conversion of a single sinner, will much more rejoice at such numerous conversions among Jews and Gentiles, here prophesied of, ( Luke 15:10 ) and, by the "earth", the saints on earth, the excellent in it, who have a more immediate concern in, and must be affected with, the case here represented: and break forth into singing, O mountains; such as are in high office either in the state, as Christian kings and princes, ( Isaiah 49:23 ) or in the church, as prophets and apostles, ( Revelation 18:20 ) . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Isaiah 49:9-13 LXX: Isaiah Devotional 2.30, Isaiah 49:14-26 LXX: Isaiah Devotional 2.31. and those who laid you waste depart from you. and break forth into singing, O mountains; such as are in high office either in the state, as Christian kings and princes, Isaiah 49:23 or in the church, as prophets and apostles, Revelation 18:20. Sometimes when Im writing emails, I put one of those smiley faces at the end of what Ive written. YHWH is described in terms of a nursing mother. There is always a reason to be happy. Reading Isaiahs text straight through from verse 1 through 13, the conclusion that makes most sense is that people refers both to Gods people of Israel and Gods people of the Gentile nations. Who brought these up?I was left all alone,but thesewhere have they come from?, See, I will beckon to the nations,I will lift up my banner to the peoples;they will bring your sons in their armsand carry your daughters on their hips.23Kings will be your foster fathers,and their queens your nursing mothers.They will bow down before you with their faces to the ground;they will lick the dust at your feet.Then you will know that I am the Lord;those who hope in me will not be disappointed.. Ironically, this is what Israel had done to God when they had broken His law again and again. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. (ESV), 8 I have given you for a covenant of the nations to cause to inherit the desert heritages: 9saying to them that are in bonds, Go forth; andbiddingthem that are in darkness show themselves. Two messages to the exiles follow in verses 7-12, drawing out implications of what the Servant has said. For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13 (MSG) "Heavens, raise the roof! Hollywood Prayer Network On Comfort. The heavens and the earth refer to the whole of creation and possibly the heavens in the sense of the angels also. Devotions and thoughts on scripture that are Christ-centered. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. They belong to the same set of prophecies as those in the passage surrounding them. The Messiah was coming and it would appear that all was going to be a failure (v4) as He suffers and dies and is despised (v7), but it is not. The image used is always maternal. Isaiah 29:13 Imitation Faith Read: Isaiah 1:1-4,12-17. This is more than just a quick note, this is something permanent, like you would engrave into a rock. So, I join my voice with that of Isaiah in praising God this wonderful Advent season. The word for people in verse 13 is laos. This word is fluid in the same way that ethnos is fluid. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament(Abridged and Revised Thayer Lexicon). Isaiah 49:13-17. We see a taste of this when we see people come to know Christ, but we shall see it in glorious fullness as the great multitude is before the throne in glory (Revelation 7). I fondly remember my fathers dry humor and my mothers steadiness at her humble job. Do you ever feel like God has forgotten you, that he has turned his back on you? (Isaiah 49:9-12 LXE). 49:15 This is a powerful metaphor of God's covenant love (cf. Even a glance through these verses reveals that on a concrete/literal level this prophecy remains to be fulfilled (Isaiah 49:9-12 ESV). He is their shepherd. Verses 1-7 are a poetic picture of the coming of Messiah. Canada Toll-Free: 800.263.4251. The Lord will comfort his people. Amy G. Oden. Isaiah 40-66 uses female images for God more frequently than any other Old Testament body of literature. John 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. The LORD comforts his people. Look at Romans 8:20-25. See also Mark 10:42; Acts 14:5; and Romans 9:24, among many examples. Proud member The Bible promises that our lives are not meaningless, that we are dear in Gods sight, that the grave is not the end. have no compassion on the child she has borne? Isaiah 49-50: I have often thought when looking at these momentous chapters of Isaiah, "Who is equal to these things?". Earth, wake the dead! You might look around at the church today in the UK and wonder has the Lord forgotten? Isaiah 49:13 in all English translations. You will never be out of His sight and you will never be out of His mind. Although the people of God may go through trying times, there is always a reason for joy. One must be careful to find God's calling in one's life so that one may reach the full potential in this life and use the gifts God has given. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. The Servant did come. A little kindness, mixed in with some encouragement, goes a long way. See God's love, power, presence, and purpose in your life everyday! 2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow. Burlington ON, L7R 3Y8, Canada: 905.336.2920 All rights reserved. There is always a reason to be happy. Though she may forget, I will not forget you! This is fulfilled in the gospel today. All rights reserved. 19502023 ReFrame Ministries. In the middle of a glorious chapter, Isaiah 49, we find this accusation voiced (Is 49:14): that the Lord has forgotten us. So, we can say with confidence: He hasnt forgotten His church; He hasnt forgotten Lansdowne; He hasnt forgotten you. . Ontario, Canada: Online Bible Foundation, 1997. One of our deepest fears is that we will be forgotten after we die. 3. The following week, we were in the book of Malachi and 3:16 speaks of the Lords book of remembrance of those who feared Him and esteemed His name. He is still the One who gathers His people (v5). Why is creation commanded to praise? Then it says: He will have compassion on his afflicted. We are needy, we suffer the battles of this life, but He will continue to have compassion upon us. But why then, would verses 9-12 remain unfulfilled for the past 2,000 years?
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