Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"My own arm brought salvation for Me"
Text: Isaiah 63:5
THE REDEMPTION OF THE LORD
The LORD had promised deliverance for His people. There were many enemies that had to be dealt with. God’s plan for redemption was explained further.
“For the day of vengeance is in My heart,
And the year of My redeemed has come.
I looked, but there was no one to help,
And I wondered
That there was no one to uphold;
Therefore My own arm brought salvation for Me;
And My own fury, it sustained Me.
I have trodden down the peoples in My anger,
Made them drunk in My fury,
And brought down their strength to the earth.”
Isaiah 63:4-6
1. Vengeance and Redemption
a) Vengeance and redemption were placed side by side.
b) Vengeance
i) Against wicked enemies.
ii) Against unrepentant sinners.
c) Redemption
i) For the LORD’s people.
ii) He will bring about their deliverance.
2. No one to help.
a) Edom had many allies.
b) Israel had none.
c) God Himself was the sole supporter of His people.
3. What sustained the Redeemer?
a) His righteous fury sustained Him.
b) His focus on the work of redeeming His people was His strength.
4. Dealing with the wicked enemies.
a) The Redeemer will bring down the enemies:
i) Edom
ii) Evil allies
b) He destroyed their strength:
i) Their armies
ii) Their wealth
c) Deliverance was described as:
i) Salvation
ii) Redemption