The God Of Israel - Part 9

This will be the last message in a series showing the greatness and sovereignty of Jehovah God on behalf of His people Israel from book of Isaiah. These messages have primarily been a history lesson. Next week we will start a new series looking at Israel's future also from the book of Isaiah.

Our message this week will have three themes from Isaiah 48:18-22 with Jehovah God saying; "If only you had paid attention to my commands; leave Babylon and the wicked will have no peace."

Isaiah 48:18 says, "If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea." A prime example of the Israelites not paying attention to God's commands was their disobediance right after He brought them out of Egypt. They had to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. This trip should have been much shorter in time. Moses himself could not enter the Promised Land because of disobediance. "If only they had paid attention to His commands." This is a lesson for us today.

The 70 years of exile in Babylon referenced frequently in Isaiah and Jeremiah is another prime example of their not listening to His command. However, Jehovah God did not disown or abandon His people. Isaiah 48:20 says, "Leave Babylon, flee from the Babylonians!" God brought His Covenant People home! Why did He do this? He is a Covenent keeping God! God keeps all the promises of the Mosaic Covenant - past, present and future. Hallelujah!

In closing, Isaiah 48:22 says, "There is no peace," says The Lord, "For the wicked." This has always been a vitally important promise by God for His People Israel. The nation of Israel has had enemies who want to destroy them from the day of its founding. However, Jehovah God has always been there to protect them from enemies larger and stronger. Even today look at the list of Israel's enemies: Hezbollah, Turkey, Syria, Iran, Hamas, The Palestinian Liberation Organization, Anti-Semitism, The BDS Movement, The European Union and The United Nations.

We Need To Pray Isaiah 48:22 & Psalm 122:6 Into Existence Everyday!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Everey Day,

Frank