Read: Isaiah 8:1-9:21; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Psalm 55:1-23; Proverbs 23:4-5
Isaiah was told to take a scroll and write concerning Mahershalalhashbaz which means the spoiler is rapidly moving forward. God was saying that the prophecy of judgement on Israel was coming soon. Isaiah and his wife had a first son and named it Immanuel, then a second and called him Mah… These two sons were signs to the people that God was going to do what he said he would do. The flood of God’s wrath would not stop at Syria and Samaria but would enter Judah also. Isaiah’s son, Immanuel is a type of Jesus who would be God with us. God was telling his remnant that though he is judging the sin of their nation, he would still be with his faithful ones. He was pointing toward the day when the antichrist would be on earth and God would still be with his children.
Isaiah speaks of the stone of stumbling and the rock of offense to both houses of Israel. He is speaking ahead to Jesus who would be both of these to the unbelievers. To the believers, he is the Rock of our Salvation. Jesus spoke of this in Matthew 21:44.
When the war comes, the unbelievers would seek help in false diviners and counselors, but we can know the truth because it is foretold in the Bible. Jesus came to the very place that the enemy began his conquest in Isaiah. It was a dark place that Jesus brought light to. He came to be our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. There will be no end to his government and peace.
Paul, trying to defend the gospel he preached, said that he wasn’t boasting in his own flesh. He boasted in God’s grace through man’s weaknesses.
Lord, may we boast in you with our lives.
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