“O Lord, I will praise thee.” Isa_5:1-7 In the days of Jotham, as in the reign of Uzziah, the great prophet Isaiah was pouring forth his eloquent utterances. He is the great gospel seer, who spake more of Jesus Christ than all the rest. We will now read three of his prophecies, which he gave forth in the form of songs. The first song describes Israel under the figure of a vineyard, and was, from its form and beauty, well fitted to win the attention of the people. Isa_5:1-7 How much is our condition like that of Israel and Judah! What more could God have done for us? We have the Bible and the ministry of the gospel: as a family we are a garden walled around, and our country is the fruitful field of true religion. What fruit are we yielding? If we are barren, what must we expect? Judgment is always in proportion to privilege misused. May grace be upon us all, that we may bear much fruit unto the Lord our God. Isaiah 12 Speaking of the coming of the Lord Jesus, the prophet says:— Isa_12:3 What a sweet gospel song. None can sing it but those whose sins have been washed away in the blood of Jesus, and to them it is a rapturous hymn. They are no longer afraid to believe the promises, and to go to the Lord for blessings: the wells are free to the citizens of Zion, and they draw water exultingly. Isa_12:6 It is the delight of saved souls to magnify the Lord; they cannot contain their joy, they shout as those who divide the spoil. Isa_26:1-4 When God has rebuked his peoples enemies, another song shall be on their lips. Isa_26:1-4 Happy are those who are protected and kept in peace by their Omnipotent God. Is there one in our house who does not trust in the Lord? Let us pray that all our minds may be stayed on God.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:18:40 +0000
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