Isaiah 66 has been quite a chapter! With more to come, really! (I just saw a Book that calls Revelation the “capstone” of the whole Bible. That’s what Isaiah 66 is to the whole Book, to the whole Prophecy, as well.)
Today our Text focuses on Isaiah 66:10-13. An advance view of Israel’s place in God’s future world, during the Millennium. (I am leaving the verse numbers in place, to help us locate the phrases or clauses upon which I comment.)
“10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: 11 That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. 12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”
Written to people (most likely us Christians who obey Psalm 122:6) who genuinely “love Israel” and have “grieved” over her many trials … “10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her.”
Be happy for Jerusalem, Her Mesiah has come!
Millennially speaking, Jerusalem (and thus Israel) will be enjoying security and blessing as never before … with (King) Jesus on the Throne.
The second “rejoice” in verse 10 is “giyl” in Hebrew. To be so excited that one “spins round and round!”
The next two verses, 11 and 12, use the word picture of a nursing baby benefitting from her (or his) healthy mother! Read with me: 11 That ye (us saved gentiles) may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her (Jerusalem’s) consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. 12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.”
Israel, the financial and political and scientific capital of the world!
(As in Zechariah 8:23 … “Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.”)
Wow!
And verse 13 … “comfort” for the whole world (what’s left of it after Armageddon) … via Jerusalem and Judah and Israel!
“13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” God speaking!
Israel’s “reputation, glory, honor” now restored!
Because of Jesus the Messiah!
Hallelujah!
— Dr. Mike Bagwell
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