Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"Before they call, I will answer"
Text: Isaiah 65:24
A VERY CLOSE RELATIONSHIP
The LORD’s promise of blessings includes a very close relationship with the elect. The features highlighted are uplifting!
“They shall not labour in vain,
Nor bring forth children for trouble;
For they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the LORD,
And their offspring with them.
‘It shall come to pass
That before they call, I will answer;
And while they are still speaking, I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall feed together,
The lion shall eat straw like the ox,
And dust shall be the serpent’s food.
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain,’
Says the LORD.”
Isaiah 65:23-25
1. The descendants of the elect.
a) They will not labour in vain.
b) They will not bring up children who will get into trouble.
c) They will be well-blessed descendants.
d) The offspring of future generations would also be blessed.
2. With reference to prayer.
a) Even before prayers are made.
b) The LORD has already sent forth His answer.
c) God will be very attentive and He will hear the prayers of the elect.
d) This reflects a very close relationship with God.
3. In the Messianic kingdom.
a) The wolf and the lamb will feed together.
i) The wolf will not hurt the lamb.
ii) The lamb need not fear the wolf.
b) The lion would eat straw as an ox does.
c) The serpent will not slay other animals for food.
d) In God’s holy mountain.
i) No one will cause harm.
ii) No one would destroy.