Cyrus (Isaiah 44:24-45:8)
Isaiah now delivers an astonishing word form God. He predicts, by name, a man who will liberate the people of Judah from an exile that they have not yet been subjected to. Nearly two centuries before its fulfillment, God revels what will happen.
In a poem of 9 lines with an introduction, YHWH describes Himself as: the creator of everything, the creator of the heavens, the creator of the earth, all by himself with no other. He confounds people who think they can predict the future, those who think themselves wise, and He gives accurate prophecies to His messengers. He rebukes all powers opposed to Him. He declares that Jerusalem will be restored. And He calls Cyrus by name.
Cyrus will fulfill the purpose God has called Him too. Everyone ultimately does. Yet, as amazing as this prophecy turns out to be, it is a word for Isaiah’s time as much as it is for today. God can be trusted. His plans are sure. His plans are good. Instead of turning to any earthly power, or man, or idol, we should rest in the assurance that God is completely trustworthy.
In a poem of 9 lines with an introduction, YHWH describes Himself as: the creator of everything, the creator of the heavens, the creator of the earth, all by himself with no other. He confounds people who think they can predict the future, those who think themselves wise, and He gives accurate prophecies to His messengers. He rebukes all powers opposed to Him. He declares that Jerusalem will be restored. And He calls Cyrus by name.
Cyrus will fulfill the purpose God has called Him too. Everyone ultimately does. Yet, as amazing as this prophecy turns out to be, it is a word for Isaiah’s time as much as it is for today. God can be trusted. His plans are sure. His plans are good. Instead of turning to any earthly power, or man, or idol, we should rest in the assurance that God is completely trustworthy.
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