Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

When Jotham becomes King of Judah in 2 Chronicles 27 he followed his father’s example but did not lead the Judeans back to Yahweh. Jotham was able to conquer the Ammonites and became powerful because of his commitment to the Lord. His son, Ahaz followed him as King of Judah.

I am sure that Isaiah’s reference to Galilee being honored surprised his contemporaries in chapter nine. We know it as an area where Jesus spent a great deal of time. Light and darkness are also mentioned here. Verse six begins the scripture about a child being born and the government being on His shoulders. He is our wonderful counselor, our mighty God, or everlasting father, and our prince of peace. Israel will be destroyed, but a descendant of David will on day rule forever.

Do some of our current laws or court rulings seem to be oppressive to people? Isaiah 10 begins with this type of situation. Many laws that fit in this category have been removed from the books. They were designed to keep former slaves in subjugation, or certain nationalities from becoming Americans.

Assyria is the country that will destroy the northern kingdom, but despite their use to Jehovah as a tool of discipline, they will come under judgment as all who oppose the Lord will. Pride will lead to their fall.

Isaiah 11 tells us there will be a new ruler of the renewed Israel. We know this is a prophecy of what Jesus will ultimately mean to the Jews. Peace will reign when this happens and that is why we know it has not happened yet. We all look to this future time, not just the Hebrews.

Yahweh’s anger will turn from us if we follow what Isaiah 12 tells us. We must trust Him and make Him our salvation through Jesus. This song of praise tells us to worship our Lord as the Israelites worshiped under King David. Not with sacrifices, but with correct living.

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