“Ho! Every one that thirsts, come you to the waters, and he that has no money; come you, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Incline your ear and come to Me. Hear and your soul shall live.” (vv.1, 3)
Throughout Scripture and history we see God’s global plan of salvation at work. As a result of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, He extends an invitation (Isa 55:1–5) to all who are spiritually hungry to eat the Bread of Life and to all who are spiritually thirsty to drink the Living Water, and through them to be satisfied.
Our text today focuses on God's invitation, "His free" gift of salvation to all. The words here are not of the prophet Isaiah, but of the Lord, and, are directed to the Gentiles. This call to faith comes after the special privilege to Israel, God’s chosen people, to the entire Gentile World, “Incline your ear to Me, come to Me, Hear and you shall live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you.” (v.3)
The invitation of our LORD still stands today. His promises are the same, His covenant has not changed, “Believe on the name of the LORD Jesus Christ and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:31) Meaning, not just an immediate forgiveness from your sin (though that will happen), but an eternal covenant, a promise that will never be broken, a place in heaven for you and your household.
But, while God's guarantee of salvation is eternal, the opportunity for salvation is not (Isa 55:6, 7). Seek Him while He may still be found, call upon Him while He is near to you, accept His invitation today, you will never regret it! (see prayer to the right of this page) God Bless.
The Truth: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20)
Throughout Scripture and history we see God’s global plan of salvation at work. As a result of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, He extends an invitation (Isa 55:1–5) to all who are spiritually hungry to eat the Bread of Life and to all who are spiritually thirsty to drink the Living Water, and through them to be satisfied.
Our text today focuses on God's invitation, "His free" gift of salvation to all. The words here are not of the prophet Isaiah, but of the Lord, and, are directed to the Gentiles. This call to faith comes after the special privilege to Israel, God’s chosen people, to the entire Gentile World, “Incline your ear to Me, come to Me, Hear and you shall live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you.” (v.3)
The invitation of our LORD still stands today. His promises are the same, His covenant has not changed, “Believe on the name of the LORD Jesus Christ and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:31) Meaning, not just an immediate forgiveness from your sin (though that will happen), but an eternal covenant, a promise that will never be broken, a place in heaven for you and your household.
But, while God's guarantee of salvation is eternal, the opportunity for salvation is not (Isa 55:6, 7). Seek Him while He may still be found, call upon Him while He is near to you, accept His invitation today, you will never regret it! (see prayer to the right of this page) God Bless.
The Truth: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20)
