Isaiah 51 give us three incentives for obeying the voice of the Lord. The first incentive is found in verses 1-3 and states that if God could make a great nation from one barren couple (Abraham and Sarah), then he can revive any barren situation. The second incentive is found in verses 4-6 and states that the truth of the Lord is going out to the nations with a saving power that will outlast the universe. In short our salvation is forever. The third incentive is found in verses 7-8 and states that although the servants of the Lord are reviled, they will also be eternally vindicated.
Isaiah 52 reminds us that we are to be sharing the "good news." Sharing our faith and witnessing to the lost is beautiful to the Lord. Unfortunately most believers have not experience this truth. Sharing our faith needs to become a priority in every believer.
Isaiah 53 deals with Jesus the Messiah and Suffering Servant. Words like: borne our griefs, carried our sorrows, stricken, afficted, wounded, crushed, oppressed, and bore our sins are found in this chapter. It is a chapter that every believer needs to read three or four times a year to be reminded of what Jesus did for us.
Isaiah 55 reminds us that God's thoughts are not our thoughts and we should be a people of joy.
As you read these chapters, search your heart and ask the Lord for direction. Then ask what are these verses saying to me?
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