How to Have Peace

O. T. #1728  "How to Have Peace"
July 7, 2020
Summary of Isaiah-Part 4

A special thanks to all who has continued with me throughout this study. It has been a hard one, a heart searching one, and sweet one at the same time.
Are you in search of peace today? Read on to find out how to have peace.

III. Prophetic Consolation
       A. Purpose of Peace
       B. Prince of Peace
       C. Program of Peace (58:1-66:24)

In the closing chapters of Isaiah, we read of the Messiah's program of peace when Jesus returns to earth a second time to reign as Lord, Judge, and King of the universe. What are the conditions that God required of His people? Israel and Christians are to repent of their sins and rebellion toward God and others; their religious formalism, half-hearted worship and rituals (such as fasting); not keeping the Sabbath.

Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer. (58:9)
And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones : and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose water fail not. (58:11)

When there is repentance, then God promises light in darkness, healing and protection.

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. (59:1)

... and thou shalt know that I the LORD am Savior and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. (60:16b)

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified. (61:3)

For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God,  beside Thee, what He hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him. (64:4)

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. (64:6)

Without the blood of Jesus covering our sins, we cannot come to God, but will perish. Dear on, have you asked Jesus to forgive you of your sins and be your Savior? He is the only way to heaven.

For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. (65:17)

Isaiah looks down beyond the church age, the Tribulation Period, and the Millennial kingdom into eternity.

... but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. (66:2)

For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with His chariots like a whirlwind, to render His anger with fury, and His rebuke with flames of fire. (66:15)

And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before Me, saith the LORD. (66:23)

Are you ready and prepared, dear friend, to be raptured out of here, for King Jesus to come and reign on earth for a thousand years, and for eternity? Isaiah acknowledged Jesus Christ as the Virgin's son, Immanuel, the Branch of the Lord, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace, the Coming Messiah, the Suffering Servant, the Glorious King!

May God bless you as live today above your circumstances, waiting on the Lord, and following His steps. Keep the faith!

[Resources: Liberty Bible Commentary and The MacArthur Bible Commentary]