Isaiah 11-13, 2 Corinthians 8: 16-24, Psalm 136: 1-12
Isaiah 11: 10 (ESV)
“In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal
for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall
be glorious.”
In verse 10 from Isaiah, we read about another prophecy of
the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesse was the father of King David, and Jesus Christ
was descended from the line of Jesse. A signal in ancient times was a symbol of
victory or a rallying point for troops on the battlefield of a war. Jesus
Christ, like his descendant King David, will be a unifying figure for his
people but also for the nations of the world. We read in this verse that that Gentiles
were always included in Father-God’s redemptive plan for the earth, and not just
for the children of Israel. Father-God promised Abraham in verse 3 from Genesis
12 that “in you (Abraham) all the families of the earth shall be blessed”.
I love that even in this prophetic verse from Isaiah that Father-God
always intended that Jesus Christ would become a savior not just for Israel, but
for the Gentiles or all the nations of the earth. This verse from Isaiah also reminds
us that Father-God promised to unite all his people under the faith of Jesus
Christ, and that faith in Jesus Christ will bring us rest and peace.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse and
you want to live in a world that is full of peace and unified through your faith in
Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of
all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus
from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now,
I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am
clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full
Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached
and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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