the Fourth Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 3 of 5
Isaiah 32:1-8; ; Isaiah 33:17-24
It is not necessary to look for a connected history of future events in these chapters. On the contrary the events are presented like a number of distinct views projected one after the other on the prophetic screen. Whether isolated or grouped together, the same facts may appear several times from different viewpoints. In this way, for the third time, the radiant dawn of the millennial reign presents itself for our admiration (ch. 32, 33).
After the terrifying destruction of the Assyrian and that of the false "king" or Anti-Christ (Isaiah 30:31-33), room is made for the true King, Christ, who will reign in righteousness. In a clear way, emphasis is now put on this righteousness (Isaiah 32:16-17; Isaiah 33:5; Isaiah 33:15).
Then, with eyes which see (Isaiah 32:3), the remnant of the people will contemplate "the king in his beauty". In addition, they will find in Him "a man" who will be protection, rest and spiritual life for them (Isaiah 32:2). These promises, although addressed to Israel, are precious to our hearts as well, dear children of God, for we live in the same unjust world! And we are waiting for the same Lord. He is "fairer than the children of men" (Psalms 45:2).
