Date: Tuesday July 31, 2012
Today's Chapters: Isaiah 40-42
Message Title: Only One Redeemer

Hello My Friend,

In the blink of an eye Jesus will return with His army, He will not be subtle about it, we will definitely know that Jesus us here. He will be claiming His people and judging those who have rejected Him. He will fight face to face with the devil and with the sound of His voice cast him along with all his false prophets into the lake of fire to burn forever and ever. There is not one Christian that does not wonder when things go crazy out there in the world if Jesus will be arriving soon. No one knows when He will return, but we do know that the devil is here and he is creating all kinds of havoc. Jesus warns us of the very things we are dealing with today. “For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” - Matthew 24:5-8,14.

Through many prophets God warned Israel time and time again of the judgment they would face for choosing false gods over Him. The Northern Kingdom had already been judged and broken to pieces, now the Southern Kingdom was heading for judgment because they became more corrupt than the Northern Kingdom. Through Isaiah, God tells of the judgment Judah and Jerusalem will face, but also gives them a glimpse of hope. “The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” -Isaiah 40:3-5,10,11.

Just like a shepherd that protects his sheep from the dangers of the world, Jesus, our Shepherd, protects every soul that has accepted Him into their lives. There is only one Christ, who will be revealed to all that He is none other than God Himself in the flesh, and only He can save is from judgment. “Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:27-31.

Through Isaiah, God shows Israel the judgment that comes from worshiping idols and false gods. God encourages Israel to look to the only redeemer for pardon of the judgment they faced. “Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” - Isaiah 41:1,4,10,13,14.

The Holy One of Israel, Jesus Christ, not only saves us from judgment, but also gives us strength and helps us overcome even the judgment we face. Jesus is the only one who can redeem, save a soul headed for hell, but He did not come here just for the Jews, He came here for all mankind. Through Isaiah, God reminds Israel that He is the God of all and will send the Redeemer to save all who believe in Him. “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” - Isaiah 42:1,6-8.

God is not only the God of the Jews, He is the God of all, He created all people through two people, Adam and Eve. It is time that all see this truth and come to the acknowledgment of the Son, because no matter how many people try to deny it, Christ is coming and His judgment will be upon all mankind. “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 15:52-54,57.

Today's Prayer: God, You truly are the Almighty God, time and time again you have proved that You have the power to do and make anything happen. Let me never forget the joy of my salvation and what you have brought me out of. Work in the hearts of those who are struggling and help them know the joy and comfort that I have as I serve You. Lord, open my heart and eyes to serve you in sincerity and truth just as you serve me. I love you Lord and ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

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