Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Israel’s sins have been paid for is declared in Isaiah 40. Verse three is the prophecy about John the Baptist. He was the one that was in the wilderness crying make a way for the Lord. God’s word is eternal and will come to fruition.

He is described as a shepherd who gathers His sheep in His arms. Has anyone taught Jehovah anything? He has and always will know everything. We learn from Him, not the other way around. He is incomparable. He is above all of us and everything on this Earth. This does not mean that He or Heaven is physically over our heads. He has authority and preeminence over us. That is how He is above us.

Look up and you see the stars in the sky. These are part of Yahweh’s creation just as we are. We all need His strength. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Who is the helper of Israel that is spoken of in Isaiah 41? The Lord is the first and the last. It is He that is the helper of Israel and all those who believe in Him. He strengthens us and holds us up with His right hand. Do not be afraid when He asks you to do anything. With Jehovah’s leadership, it can be accomplished.

Choosing the idols is a detestable thing. A conqueror from the north has been chosen to destroy Jerusalem and Judah. The decision has been made.

The servant of the Lord is the one that Jehovah has put His Spirit on according to Isaiah 42. He will establish justice all over the Earth. He is a light to the gentiles and opens the eyes of the blind. This again is prophecy about Jesus who was the Messiah or Christ.

We are all to sing a new song to Jehovah. His glory and praise should be sung. The blind and deaf will be healed. The one who handed them over to this disaster will rescue them. Despite God’s anger, He still gives forgiveness.

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you,” says Isaiah 43. The Lord says you are mine. “When you walk through the fire, you are not burned.” This phrase is a forewarning of what will happen to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel. Jehovah will trade other nations for Judah and Israel. Babylon itself will someday be taken captive just as they have others. He blots out our sins for His own sake. Israel and Judah’s transgressions have caused their own destruction.

©Copyright 2020 by Charles Kensinger