He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 (Isaiah 40-44)
Isn’t this verse beautiful? Israel is no more and now all the optimism Hezekiah brought has faded with the sins of Manasseh. He fostered idolatry, sorcery and astrology and Judah too, is racing toward annihilation. Isaiah now turns his words toward the world of exile and begins to comfort those who were removed from their home. Through God’s revelation, Isaiah brings the true hope of restoration and prosperity.
Very specific details to the future are presented through Isaiah. There will be no doubt that the preservation and rescue of God’s covenant people is the work of The One True God. Cyrus the Persian king was named 150 years before he was instrumental in God’s plan. God has predictive power!
These passages are some of the most restful in all of God’s Word. Eternal youth for all who believe is a sure thing. There is no molecule in all of the universe, both known and unknown, that God did not create and He is intimately in control, through His perfect knowledge and justice. There is comfort and peace for those in despair and distress. Israel’s God is incomparable, eternal and infinitely loving and kind. This God will be your shepherd too.
Love,
Gretchen