When Isaiah was proclaiming God's message, Jerusalem had been decimated through war, famine, and disease. At this point, men were few and the leadership roles were at very low levels.
What made it worse?... conditions were not to get better as the war with Israel and her new alliance Syria were on the near horizon, eventually culminating in the fall and conquest of the mighty Jerusalem!
Isaiah truly prophesies by faith!...promising a cleansing and restoration of God's people. The use of the word "branch" would suggest a new beginning that would arise after the "Great Exile" to Babylon. Those who survive the "Great Exile" will turn to Him, and truly be His people.
Just a thought! Do you think your country is "too far gone?" No hope left? Or...is there still time...time to see people give their lives...to Him?
In the gospel of John 15:5, it reads: "Yes, I am the Vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit, for apart from Me...you can do nothing." (Living Translation)
Gleanings from Isaiah 4
"In that day, so few men will be left that 7 women will fight for 1 man. They will say to the man: " Let us marry you! We will provide for ourselves...both in food and clothing. We just ask that we can carry your name...and have children...don't let us be disgraced by being called "old maids".
But, this won't always be so. The time will come when the branch of the Lord will bud and be in full beauty, glorious to behold and admired.
Even the fruit of the land will be one of beauty, marked with the pride and joy that can only come from having His Blessings in our lives. The "Remnant Branches" will be strong and their hearts given to the Lord.
Everyone who has their home in Jerusalem, those who had faced rejection, ridicule, and were "written off" as "good as dead", will find their lives restored and strong..by the Hand of the Lord! He will count them as precious in His sight!
Even the "Daughters of Zion", who had drenched themselves in narcissism and embraced all types of moral filth....will now find themselves made clean...and purified...their hearts returning and be given to Him!
Then, the Lord will bring back the "Ancient Pillar", a cloud to give His people shade by day, and a flaming fire by night. The "Ancient Pillar" will serve as protection as well, and be a sign of His love to His people.
God will have a pavilion as well, right in Jerusalem, a place His own can find refuge from any violent storms or heavy rains, a sanctuary from the heat of the day!
What made it worse?... conditions were not to get better as the war with Israel and her new alliance Syria were on the near horizon, eventually culminating in the fall and conquest of the mighty Jerusalem!
Isaiah truly prophesies by faith!...promising a cleansing and restoration of God's people. The use of the word "branch" would suggest a new beginning that would arise after the "Great Exile" to Babylon. Those who survive the "Great Exile" will turn to Him, and truly be His people.
Just a thought! Do you think your country is "too far gone?" No hope left? Or...is there still time...time to see people give their lives...to Him?
In the gospel of John 15:5, it reads: "Yes, I am the Vine, you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit, for apart from Me...you can do nothing." (Living Translation)
Gleanings from Isaiah 4
"In that day, so few men will be left that 7 women will fight for 1 man. They will say to the man: " Let us marry you! We will provide for ourselves...both in food and clothing. We just ask that we can carry your name...and have children...don't let us be disgraced by being called "old maids".
But, this won't always be so. The time will come when the branch of the Lord will bud and be in full beauty, glorious to behold and admired.
Even the fruit of the land will be one of beauty, marked with the pride and joy that can only come from having His Blessings in our lives. The "Remnant Branches" will be strong and their hearts given to the Lord.
Everyone who has their home in Jerusalem, those who had faced rejection, ridicule, and were "written off" as "good as dead", will find their lives restored and strong..by the Hand of the Lord! He will count them as precious in His sight!
Even the "Daughters of Zion", who had drenched themselves in narcissism and embraced all types of moral filth....will now find themselves made clean...and purified...their hearts returning and be given to Him!
Then, the Lord will bring back the "Ancient Pillar", a cloud to give His people shade by day, and a flaming fire by night. The "Ancient Pillar" will serve as protection as well, and be a sign of His love to His people.
God will have a pavilion as well, right in Jerusalem, a place His own can find refuge from any violent storms or heavy rains, a sanctuary from the heat of the day!
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