Isaiah 60-62 Us As Descendants of the Jews

I kept sensing something here that my commentary also picked up on.  These are not simply words for the Jewish people concerning their future.  Isaiah 61:9 speaks of the Jews’ descendants and that verse along with others speak of God’s children, which would include Christians today.  So when we read these blessings, we should understand that God is speaking to us as well:

“Get up and shine, because your light has come [Jesus], and the glory of the Lord shines on you … people see His glory around you … Then you will know that it is I, the Lord, who saves you.  You will know that the Powerful One of Jacob protects you … The Lord will be your light forever, and your God will be your glory … I am the Lord, and when it is time, I will make these things happen quickly…”

Because we are to be Christ’s body on earth, what Christ says in chapter 61 through Isaiah should apply to us today as well:

“The Lord God has put His Spirit in me, because the Lord has appointed me to tell the good news to the poor [in spirit].  He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts are broken, to tell the captives [to sin] they are free … He has sent me to comfort all those who are sad … You will be called priests of the Lord; you will be named the servants of our God.”

Look what 61:10 says God is doing for us and Christians:

“The Lord makes me very happy; all that I am rejoices in my God.  He has covered me with clothes of salvation and wrapped me with a coat of goodness … You will be called the People God Loves … because the Lord loves YOU …You people who remind the Lord of your needs in prayer should never be quiet.  You should not stop praying to Him…. Look, your Savior is coming.  He is bringing your reward to you.  He is bringing His payment with Him.  His people will be called the Holy People, the Saved People of the Lord.”

Father, thank You for loving me enough to include me in Your promises.  Give me all I need to tell others about You and the salvation You offer through the death of Your Son and His resurrection.  Never let the darkness of this world cover the light You’ve given me, and help me to shine out for others.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford