Read: 2 Chron. 27; Isaiah 9-12
Jotham was a good king and didn’t try to burn incense like his dad. He was a builder and he fought the Ammonites and made them pay him tribute. He prepared his ways before the Lord. He died at 41 and his son, Ahaz succeeded him. Sadly, Ahaz did not follow in his footsteps.
In Isaiah, Jesus was sent to Galilee, a land that at one time was ravaged by the Syrians and Assyrians. When Jesus walked the land he brought light and life. He would be the child born whose kingdom would increase and would be a kingdom of peace. It would be a kingdom of justice and righteous judgment. His name would be Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. He would be sent to a people who didn’t seek the Lord. The Lord is angry with their sins but He says over and over that His hand is stretched out still.
God hates the oppression of the poor and those who do that will receive a greater judgment. God will raise up Assyria to discipline his people. When he is finished with the Assyrians, He will judge them, too. The remnant will return to God and the yoke will be broken from off their neck because of the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 11 has to do with Jesus’ second coming. Jesus came the first time to bring salvation. He will come again to bring judgment. This chapter speaks of his judgment. The wolf will dwell with the lamb and the leopard shall like down with he kid…and a child shall lead them. All creation will change. The fear and destructive nature of these animals will be gone and they will be able to dwell together in harmony. It will happen with man also. God will have a highway for the remnant of his people to exit their bondage. They will come out singing that God is our Salvation, we will trust, and not be afraid.
Lord, we join them in singing that You are our strength and song. You have become our salvation. Your name is exalted!
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