![]() “ If anyone attacks you, it is not from me whoever attacks you will fall before you.” ( Isaiah 54:15) Where they succumbed to enemies before, they will not face that circumstance again. In that love is where we read “no weapon formed against you will prosper.” This declaration from the Lord is for His people and is a promise for their future. He mentions the last title again as he details God’s restorative nature stemming from His love for the people. Isaiah writes and describes God in relation to Israel as husband, Maker, Lord of Armies, and Redeemer ( Isaiah 54:5). However, here Isaiah speaks words of reassurance from God, letting the people know that God will forgive them for their transgressions and that they too will be able to move on from their shortcomings ( Isaiah 54:4). Their exile in Babylon follows disobedience to God, as is a recurring theme in the Bible story for the Jews. This is a promise that God will lift up His people above the other nations. Isaiah continues to write out metaphors of how God will expand the nation, and even directly states, “your descendants will dispossess nations and inhabit the desolate cities.” ( Isaiah 54:3) Isaiah’s words present a promise from God of restoration and renewal. As David Guzik writes with Enduring Word, this declaration from the Lord comes after the Jews have been exiled to Babylon. The nation of Israel is the childless one whom God will multiply in abundance. Than the children of the married woman.” ( Isaiah 54:1) “ For the children of the desolate one will be more To begin the chapter, a contrast is made between a childbearing woman and a childless woman. He uses 17 verses to communicate is God’s love for His people. In this particular passage, He transcribes a message from the Lord to the nation of Jerusalem. The Book of Isaiah is authored by the prophet Isaiah. This is the heritage of the Lord’s servants, and their vindication is from me.’ This is the Lord’s declaration.” ( Isaiah 54:17)īefore we explore the meaning of what the Bible considers a weapon, let us first better understand the context of where this verse appears in Scripture. “‘No weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will refute any accusation raised against you in court. Just as resistance rose up against Jesus, we too have people or situations that rise up against us.Ĭan we too conquer the world? According to the following verse, the answer is a resounding yes. This truth can be found in the Book of Isaiah and speaks to those entities in life that lead us to suffer. However, there is another truth that gives us reason for the courage Jesus proclaimed. In these situations, we have to remind ourselves - suffering is a part of life. Even worse, we have tried to do right by following God and still find ourselves suffering. There are those among us struggling with finances, illness, marriages. How can we be sure of this though? In moments of suffering, being courageous can feel difficult, if not impossible. Jesus’ words show us that suffering is temporary, while victory in God is not only certain, but eternal. Jesus knew that though people would rise against Him, He would do as He said, conquer the world. He lived through suffering, yet Jesus did not tell His disciples to be afraid. ![]() He was predestined to experience hardship, culminating to His death on the cross. Every trial and obstacle we face has an end date. That deeper truth is that our present-day suffering is temporary. How Can Christians Have Courage in Suffering? This is why He can confidently tell His disciples, and therefore us, to be encouraged. However, there is an even greater truth, a truth that Jesus knows. Initially, the peace that Jesus offers, and His commandment to be courageous appear counterintuitive to suffering. Yes, suffering is indeed a part of the human experience. ![]() Here we witness Jesus acknowledging a sad reality, while still offering hope. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” ( John 16:33) “ I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. ![]()
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