Trust in God, Only
By: Rev. Lynwood F.Mundy
Isaiah 42:10-17
42:10–17. People everywhere (in the ends of [the] earth; cf. 41:5) should sing this song of praise to the Lord. These should include (a) people who make their living by sea commerce, (b) those who live in the islands (cf. 41:1, 5), and (c) those in the desert regions and towns. Kedar (cf. 21:16–17) is an area in Northern Arabia, and Sela was a city in Edom. People everywhere should sing and shout to the Lord because of His victory over His enemies at the Messiah’s second coming.
God, seemingly silent for a long time, will act in judgment though, humanly speaking, it will be painful for Him (42:14). He will dry up the places where people do not revere Him (v. 15). But He will guide those who trust in Him, giving them light (cf. v. 7) and smoothing their paths (v. 16). However, pagans who trust in idols will be ashamed (v. 17; cf. 44:9, 11; 45:16).
Martin, John A. “Isaiah.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 1. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 1096. Print.
Comments