“For I the Lord will speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord God.’ (v.25)
In Isaiah’s day there were two common views of prophecy; 1) Disbelief of what the prophet had said as to the coming of judgment, and that the visions were vain, that is empty or, 2) The vision that the prophet sees is for many days to come, and his prophecies are far off" (v.27). This was the view of those who did believe in prophecy, but comforted themselves by the assurance that there would be no immediate fulfillment.
Here God promised to destroy the popular saying “Every vision comes to nothing” with His word that “Every vision will be fulfilled” (vv. 22–23). Sin deserves punishment. Worship is serious business. God will not be mocked. In judgment, the people would learn that He alone is the Lord (v. 15).
Some people treat the return of Christ like the Israelites treated God’s warnings of judgment (Matt. 24:37–44; 2 Peter 3:3–10). They think either it can’t happen soon or it won’t happen at all. They doubt God can or will keep His promises. They scoff at the notion of judgment on sin. But Jesus said He would come like a thief in the night.
The Truth: “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him” (Matt. 24:44).
In Isaiah’s day there were two common views of prophecy; 1) Disbelief of what the prophet had said as to the coming of judgment, and that the visions were vain, that is empty or, 2) The vision that the prophet sees is for many days to come, and his prophecies are far off" (v.27). This was the view of those who did believe in prophecy, but comforted themselves by the assurance that there would be no immediate fulfillment.
Here God promised to destroy the popular saying “Every vision comes to nothing” with His word that “Every vision will be fulfilled” (vv. 22–23). Sin deserves punishment. Worship is serious business. God will not be mocked. In judgment, the people would learn that He alone is the Lord (v. 15).
Some people treat the return of Christ like the Israelites treated God’s warnings of judgment (Matt. 24:37–44; 2 Peter 3:3–10). They think either it can’t happen soon or it won’t happen at all. They doubt God can or will keep His promises. They scoff at the notion of judgment on sin. But Jesus said He would come like a thief in the night.
The Truth: “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him” (Matt. 24:44).
