Read Is. 59:9-21
Isaiah was a true prophet and intercessor for the people of Israel. He identified himself in their sins. He uses personal pronouns like “us” and “we”which is the mark of a true intercessor. He took responsibility for the sins of his people. Sin totally blinds us to the truth and Isaiah describes this blindness well. Verse 10 says that they were in such darkness that it was like a person feeling for the wall in the dark. Even in the middle of the day they were operating in total darkness because of the darkness of their heart. There was none who could administer justice or right judgment which displeased the Lord. There was none who was qualified to bring salvation for Israel so God promised to do this. He will do this in his son, Jesus Christ who will put on righteousness as his vest, salvation as his hat, and vengeance as his clothing. His overcoat will be passion. He will administer right judgment because he will be sinless and the only one who can judge rightly. He will punish the enemies of God and God’s own people. Then the fear of the Lord will fall upon the earth and when Satan rises up, Jesus will defeat him. Jesus will be a redeemer to those who put their trust in the Lord. This is God’s promise.
Lord, this is such a picture of our nation. Right has become wrong and vice versa. Raise up your standard and defeat your enemies. Restore the fear of you to our nation and our hearts. Forgive us of our trespasses.
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