Isaiah speaks words of prophecy concerning Jesus Christ, the “Rock of
our salvation”, the “precious Cornerstone”, the “solid Foundation”
(Isaiah 28:16). Jesus Christ gives us the blessings of God’s salvation –
“the deaf will hear the words, written in the book. The blind will see
out of their gloom and darkness. Humble people again will find joy in
the Lord” (Isaiah 29:18-19). With the Gospel proclamation – in Christ,
there is full salvation – comes an appeal to come to Him and receive
the blessings, promised to us by the God of love: “This is what the
Almighty Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says, You can be saved by
returning to Me. You can have rest. You can be strong by being quiet and
by trusting Me” (Isaiah 30:15). The Lord is looking for our response.
He longs to pour out His blessing on those who put their trust in Him:
“The Lord is waiting to be kind to you. He rises to have compassion on
you. The Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all those who wait for
Him” (Isaiah 30:18). To those who put their trust in Him,the Lord gives
His promise. He will lead them in the pathway of obedience, which is
the highway of holiness – “You will hear a voice behind you, saying,
This is the way. Follow it” (Isaiah 30:21).
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