This chapter is a prophecy of the glorious state of the church in the latter day, typified by the deliverance of the Jews from Babylon. The church, under the names of Zion and Jerusalem, is exhorted to awake and clothe herself with strength, and with beautiful garments, to shake off her dust, and loose her bands, since she should become a pure and separate people, Isa 52:1,2 and whereas the Lord's people had been afflicted formerly by the Egyptians, and more lately by the Assyrians, a free redemption is promised them; and the rather they might expect it, since the Lord was no gainer by their affliction, but a loser in his name and honour, as well as they distressed, Isa 52:3-5. And it is suggested, that the knowledge of the Lord should be spread, the good tidings of peace and salvation be delightfully published, and that the ministers of the Gospel should have clear light, and be harmonious and unanimous in the publishing of it, Isa 52:6-8. Upon which the waste places of Jerusalem are called upon to rejoice, both because of the restoration of the Jews, and the conversion of the Gentiles, Isa 2:9,10. And the people of God are called to go out of Babylon, the manner of their departure is directed, and something said for their encouragement, Isa 52:11,12. And the chapter is concluded with some account of the Messiah, of his humiliation and exaltation, and of his work and office, Isa 52:13-15, and which are enlarged upon in the next chapter, which ought properly to begin with these last verses.
The Lord preserves and rescues His Church. So, we need not despair. God is able to do more than we can imagine. We must pray for His Church to grow and prosper in this world and for Satan and all his forces to be defeated.
Do you have confidence in God? Meaning this? Do you believe and trust God fully as believers in Messiah, as those who have received that gospel message, we should be fully assured that what God has said, what he has promised, we are going to be the recipients of all of this, why God is faithful. And a great example of God's faithfulness is how he will deal with Israel. In the last days, you see those who teach that God has replaced Israel that God has has broken that covenant and said no more to those people and their future. All of that cannot be supported when we look at Prophecy. When we look at prophecy, God tells us that we should anticipate a wonderful restoration, a restoration that will come at the very end of Daniel's 70th week, those final seven years, Israel will go through a very intense time of suffering, of trials of tribulation, but in the end, there will be a remnant those who are still alive. They will witness messiahs Second Coming, his deliverance, his victory for his people. And they are going to call upon Him and be saved. To donate please visit us at: https://www.LoveIsrael.org/donate Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org 6355 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953
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