2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? SO SHALL MY WORD BE The point of the comparison is that the For God says. So surely the wisest thing I could ever do is just to commit my way unto the Lord and that's what the scripture tells me to do. Because He is the never-changing God, what He says goes. Man, that's one thing I could never stand, a whining kid. And woe to those who say that evil is good, and good is evil, who substitute darkness for light, and light for darkness, and who say bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. And that's sort of comforting to know. Isaiah 56. return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth. They cannot be bought with money, but they bring more satisfaction than all the temporary benefits that people might manage to gain (55:1-2).If the people respond to Gods purposes for them, the divine blessings will extend far beyond the borders of the restored nation. So our lives as God's Word comes to us is able to transform our lives and bring into life that spirit. How unwise to disobey His Word of truth and His offer of blessings. But, [2.] 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. It is a godly summons to the lost, to come to HIM, and trust Him for salvation, for it is not God's will that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and faith in Christ. on fire by the law, and allaying the heat of divine wrath there; Who knows all things and knows so much better than I know.Now the wrath of God is going to be revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of man who hold the truth of God in unrighteousness. So God says, "Hey, My thoughts are not your thoughts. Copyright 2022, Bible Study Tools. I am sure you can understand that. That whatever is his design in giving the gospel, it shall be accomplished. How prideful to follow our own imperfect imaginations instead of relying on His wisdom. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! God will lead his people out of Babylon and back to their homeland. publicly in the frequented streets and bazaars, and in khans, and in The first effect of God's work in my life is towards me, what it has done for me. [2.] Proud member Servants like Moses and Joshua, and prophets like David and Isaiah, called the nation to repent of their sin and live godly lives, with many promises of restoration and blessing on the one hand, and warnings of discipline if they refused, on the other. Now both the consequences of sin, by which we have become truly miserable (Ezekiel 16:5; Ezekiel 16:6), and the nature of repentance, by which we are made sensible of our misery and are brought to bemoan ourselves (Jeremiah 31:18), both these make us objects of pity, and with God there are tender mercies. God will go before them as surely, though not as sensibly, as before their fathers in the pillar of cloud and fire. We have here a further account of that covenant of grace which is made with us in Jesus Christ, both what is required and what is promised in the covenant, and of those considerations that are sufficient abundantly to confirm our believing compliance with and reliance on that covenant. I would never have any weakness. Those flowers that you used to just trample down in the meadows, you'll be enthralled with them, with their design, with their color, with their beauty. And the second is bread to the eater, what God can do through me in helping others. [1.] But, (2.) The gospel is no more preached in vain than the rain falls in vain. This doctrine must be frequently repeated and inculcated, that we may know that God will do what. When He does it, He knows it's right. Christ, pardon and peace through him; such as are given forth in Jeremiah 29:11; Mark 4:1-20; Hebrews 6:7-8). It is to leave it, and to leave it with loathing and abhorrence, never to return to it again. Misery is the object of mercy. Isaiah 54:1, Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 56:1 THE ERRAND OF THE WORD But there will be better and happier times. But it is not so. With the utterance the result is achieved. ( Isaiah 55:2 ), you labor for that which does not satisfy? This pericope repeats and refocuses the invitation just extended (Isaiah 55:1-3). Salem Media Group. It needs that you just use the Word of God. Without doubt it looks further. 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire. God's word is creative. This shall be for an everlasting sign, that it, [1.] Let him not take one step more in that way. That God might work in your life His glorious work as now by the Spirit He makes application of the truths to your life and as He begins His work of enriching you in His love through His grace.May God be with you this week and keep your life steadfast in Him. Because you see, that's exalting my knowledge, my ways, my thoughts. We forgive and cannot forget; but, when God forgives sin, he remembers it no more. That Christ's coming into the world, as the dew from heaven (Hosea 14:5), will not be in vain. For me to demand that God does it my way, "God, I want You to do this now. gifts of God's grace; are very refreshing and reviving, as rain 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. The gospel is no more preached in vain than the rain falls in vain. What does it mean that the trees clap their hands in Isaiah 55:12? Men's sentiments concerning sin, and Christ, and holiness, concerning this world and the other, are vastly different from God's; but in nothing more than in the matter of reconciliation. And all of these things will come to you as you read the Word of God. will and pleasure of God; particularly promises concerning All the world's wealth and pleasure cannot sati Isaiah 55:12. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. Peter thought it a great deal to forgive seven times (Matthew 18:21), and a hundred pence go far with us; but God meets returning sinners with pardoning mercy; he forgives freely, and as he gives: it is without upbraiding. his coming, like that, was suddenly, gratefully, and with great And so the gospel often falls on the hard and barren hearts of men. Help yourself. God lets me experience troubles, trials, problems, difficulties. furnishes with the bread of life to feed upon by faith: it "My Word will not go out without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. All rights reserved worldwide. The efficacy of his word in the kingdom of providence and grace, which is as certain as the former: "So shall my word be, as powerful in the mouth of prophets as it is in the hand of providence; it shall not return unto me void, as unable to effect what it was sent for, or meeting with an insuperable opposition; no, it shall accomplish that which I please" (for it is the declaration of his will, according to the counsel of which he works all things) "and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." God lets me fall. And you begin to see things you never saw before. ASV. And, fourthly, in all this God shall be glorified. ONE of the difficult problems of our prophecy is the relation and CHARACTERS: God, Christ. the ideal to the actual, from the glorious future to the 2. How I love rain, as long as it doesn't cancel my plans. Ho, every one that thirsteth ( Isaiah 55:1 ), Going into the glorious Kingdom Age. _Eclogue 5:_62. Isaiah 55:11, NASB: So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. They were invoked to cleanse their thoughts and return to the Lord. Isaiah 55:11 Context. Both rain and snow achieve their purpose of bringing life, nourishment, and blessing to humanity (cf. WATERS.. WINE.. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 55, 56, AND 57. [1.] 10 As the rain and the snow. What does this verse really mean? For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than yours, and my thoughts than your thoughts ( Isaiah 55:9 ). God's Word will not come back void. The world of nature will rejoice along with Gods people, and their land will become fruitful again (10-13). (Isaiah 55:10-11) In other words, whatever God speaks, happens. Isaiah 55:10. "Seek Him while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near: let the wicked forsake his way, the unrighteous man his thoughts of evil: return to the Lord, for God will have mercy; He will abundantly pardon you." Hebrews 1 says that the universe in which we live will "wear out like clothing. It is proof of the fullness of his mercy. God's Word to His people Israel is true and will never fail to succeed in fulfilling that for which itwas sent, just as His promises to the Church will neverbe broken. _NORMAN HILLYER_ But, as the word of God is efficacious for the salvation of believers, so it is abundantly efficacious for condemning the wicked; as Christ also teacheth, The word which I have spoken, that shall judge him at the last day.. Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and a commander to the people ( Isaiah 55:2-4 ). For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither, but it waters the earth, and makes it to bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it ( Isaiah 55:10-11 ). But in Revelation 18:1-24 God spends a whole chapter telling of how He's going to bring down this whole commercial world that have put people into bondage through credit cards. Dont Miss Johns Purpose When Reading the Christmas Story, Embrace God's Divine Disruptions This Christmas, Hosea 6:3 Reminds Us That God Is Always Faithful. Thus God invites sinners to return to him, by possessing them with good thoughts of him, as Jeremiah 31:20. God is going to bring down the whole commercial system. Salem Media Group. We got a downpour of rain yesterday in Dallas which was nice and refreshing. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. For, if Israel be not gathered, he will be glorious in the conversion of the Gentiles; to them therefore the tenders of grace must be made when the Jews refuse them, that the wedding may be furnished with guests and the gospel not return void. God's Word and His scriptures are wonderfully alive in the Holy Spirit. ALL who are thirsty are urged to come to the waters of life, and drink freely of the wine of God's joy and the milk of His Word. Now isn't that ridiculous? Immediately following the song we have the prophet's great appeal. Nor are His ways my ways. nourish the earth, SO Gods WORD of promise cannot fail to bring his Isaiah 55:11New International Version. contributes to the fertility of the earth, as well as the rain; _ 6-13 Here is a gracious offer of pardon, and peace, and of all The husbandman must be a sower as well as an eater, else he will soon see the end of what he has. Secondly, It will fill those with joy that were melancholy. Miserable to be around 'cause I would not understand a person that did have problems. Thank You for Your plan of salvation and the simplicity of trusting in Jesus for the forgiveness of sin and life everlasting. Now his patience is waiting on us, his word is calling to us, and his Spirit striving with us. Isaiah 55:10-11. death unto death; whether for the quickening of sinners, and Isaiah 55:12. RESEMBLANCE OF THE GOSPEL TO RAIN AND SNOW So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. wonderful properties of God's sovereign grace in Christ Jesus. He invites them to come and partake of His unconditional salvation. Isaiah 44:26-28 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: . CONCLUSION: All are invited to partake of God's salvation provided He calls them to come freely to the great table of blessingHe prepared for them. ISAIAH 55:1 For this reason, when we hear the promises of God, we ought to consider what is his design in them; so that, when he promises the free pardon of our sins, we may be fully assured that we are reconciled through Christ. CONTENTS: Jehovah's everlasting salvation. The exiles' hopes rested in God's fidelity to that covenant. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. There are two things involved in repentance:-- [1.] It's seeking to make them supreme instead of God supreme. Isaiah 54. All of the seeds and everything else that are there and the desert turns purple. The Word of God is not void. Let the exiles seek Yahweh, for the time is at hand. Man's greed will not have an opportunity of exploiting the weaker man or his fellowman or the poorer man. CHAPTER 55. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give . Pray to him, to be reconciled, and, being reconciled, pray to him for every thing else you have need of.". He longs to bestow His righteous blessings upon His people, Israel. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Old Testament (I. Christ as Fulfilment of). Thirdly, It will make a great change in men's characters. Answer (1 of 32): Isaiah 55:11 - so shall My Word be, which goes out of My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall certainly do what I sent it to do. The raising of pleasant trees in the room of them signifies the removal of the curse of the law and the introduction of gospel blessings. [3.] CHAPTER 55 SALVATION'S OFFER AND PROVISION 1. KJ21. Just each day get a new drenching of God's Word and just let it soak in. Or it may denote the world's growing better; instead of a generation of thorns and briers, there shall come up a generation of fir-trees and myrtles; the children shall be wiser and better than the parents. God's Word is come to us from heaven and the purpose of God's Word is to work here on earth, not to work in heaven, but it's to work here on earth. shall not return to me void; Those men who profit over wars, those men who have the commercial interest and all who can make great gain through bringing a nation against a nation, all would be gone. If I stood up here and gave you my word all evening, then I'd worry all week about what had happened to it. Let them repent and reform, and their sins shall be pardoned, Isaiah 55:7; Isaiah 55:7. All rights reserved. These words of the prophet are the more powerful because they are so pleasant. Invitation To True Rewards. I'm saying, "God, I know better than You know. Isaiah 55:1 Vote Up fifty-third Chapter s. In discussing the fifty-third chapter we saw 2 Responses BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. He will multiply to pardon (so the word is), as we have multiplied to offend. 1. Or when long presented - apparently long in vain - it ultimately becomes successful, and sinners are at last brought to abandon their sins, and to turn unto God. As a nation, Israel were to seek the Lord while He may be found. Now the way I do things, I do them and I hope it's right. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. MILK] These stand figuratively, as the whole So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not The covenant of grace is an everlasting covenant; for the present blessings of it are signs of everlasting ones. Read full chapter. leaving them without excuse to perish in their sins, both in the efficacy, watering his people with his grace, through the come down from heaven, and do not return to it. It is addressed to the proud, the sensual, the avaricious, and the unbelieving, and seems to be spoken in vain, and to return void unto God. They were to repent of sin, so He may have compassion on them, and freely forgive them. ON THE EVE OF RETURN ( Isaiah 55:2 ). [2.] - So shall my word be. This gracious discovery of God's good-will to the children of men is not to be confined either to the Jew or to the Gentile, to the Old Testament or to the New, much less to the captives in Babylon. Ho, every one that thirsteth (Isaiah 55:1), Going into the glorious Kingdom Age. He saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; he appoints when it shall come, to what degree, and how long it shall lie there; he saith so to the small rain and the great rain of his strength,Job 37:6. apparent failures, is the pledge of a like triumph, in the long That Your will will be done in my life. Sinners may be ready to fear that God will not be reconciled to them, because they could not find in their hearts to be reconciled to one who should have so basely and so frequently offended them. There was a much better way. He has as distinct an intention in his Word as he has in sending down rain upon the earth. They are so in other things. That is not making God supreme. Observe here, (1.) Man's perspective is so limited. One way or other, it will take effect. Isaiah 55:11 - Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. They ended up together in the faith instead of out of the faith, because God's Word won't return void. INTRODUCTORY WORDS Upon what errand has God sent forth His Word? Like us, the people ofIsraelwereinstructed to trust in the Lord with all their heart and not to lean on their own understanding. Deuteronomy 32:2). ISAIAH CHAPTER S 49 TO 57 Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse. _The Prince of Life_, Isaiah 55:4, r.v. Isaiah 55:10. When people turn from their sin to God, he forgives them freely according to his mercy (6-7). from Jehovah's mouth. _The exhortation to seek and to forsake (Isai. Oh, how it will cause your life to just bud forth with glory and the beauty. Going into the glorious Kingdom Age. God hates how people take advantage of one another. the excellent glory, for indeed he does so. Oh, that person who is saturated in the Word of God. It's high. If we take a special view of the church, we shall find what great things God has done, and will do, for it (Isaiah 55:12; Isaiah 55:13): You shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace. To harmonize with my thoughts. And then I say, "Now God, I demand that You do this or I command You, Lord, to do this." The Lord offers all those who are weary, heavy-laden, hungry and in need of refreshment to come to Him and drink of His gracious provision, at no cost and without money. Yet this is not all: [2.] No storms. Clarify This refers, (1.) Though the gospel may not now produce all the good effects which we may desire, yet it will be ultimately successful to the full wish of the widest benevolence, and the whole world shall be filled with the knowledge and the love of God. Isaiah 55:11 should remind us of the vital importance of not only reading the Word, but also hiding it in our hearts (memorization) and speaking it to others when we share Christ's Love. ministry of the word, and making them fruitful; and though he Copyright 2022, Bible Study Tools. Start for FREE. Now, God detests and hates commercialism. 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. _The SO SHALL MY WORD BE - All the truth which God reveals is as much You go forth bearing the precious seed, the Word of God, carrying it to others. God will have mercy. The hills will break forth into singing. Ask the law at his mouth. ", Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread? Note, It is not enough to break off from evil practices, but we must enter a caveat against evil thoughts. What is the meaning of Isaiah 55 verse 12? their own as far as the heavens are exalted above the eart MY WORD BE THAT GOETH. They had not yet experienced the disappointment of a monarchy that is never restored. REMEMBER - God has placed His Word above His holy name and ALL that is written in Scripture WILL be fulfilled. The earth and the inferior part of the creation shall share in the joy of this salvation, Psalms 94:11; Psalms 94:12. Now learn to start using the Word and quit defending it. Chapter 55 of Isaiah is rightfully named "The Compassion of the Lord." At this point in the book of Isaiah, God's people have been completely disobedient, but God the Father is a God of grace and compassion, so he invites them into his lovingkindness. and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, It's not going to return void. So shall my word be - All the truth which God reveals is as much adapted to produce an effect on the hard and sterile hearts of men as the rain is on the earth. [Note: Motyer, p. 458. And it shall prosper - (See the note at Isaiah 52:13). 1. every one--After the special privileges of Israel ( Isaiah 54:1-17) there follow, as the consequence, the universal invitation to the Gentiles ( Luke 24:47, Romans 11:12 Romans 11:15). If I did it my way, it'd just be smooth sailing all the way. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off ( Isaiah 55:13 ). It leaves people without excuse, and justifies himself. So I'm holding the truth of God in righteousness. The basis of greed will be gone. He has some design in it, and that will be accomplished. 3. Wicked men were instructed to abandon their evil ways, and listen to His voice. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Isaiah 55:9). it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. plenty; and is a blessing wherever it comes: it is the means of Why is it that you do this? Everything will be free. How many people have started to read the Bible in order that they might learn it better so that they can better argue against it and have ended up believing. It turns golden. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. He invites them to come and partake of His unconditional salvation. They shall go out of their captivity, and be led forth towards their own land again. SO SHALL MY 55:11 accomplish (d-31) Or 'make to prosper.' Isaiah 55:10-11. It is never spoken in vain, and never fails to produce the effect which he intends. So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper. Whatever He plans. Here are encouragements given us to accept this offer and to venture our souls upon it. Out on the desert, dry, parched sand. And in the new age that is going to be established by Jesus Christ, no commercialism at all. in the conversion of sinners, and comfort of saints: and it Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible. 1. For less than $5/mo. The redemption of the Jews out of Babylon shall be a ratification of those promises that relate to gospel times. for the expectations, desires, or deserts of men; falls in great This assures us, [1.] It shall be a representation of the blessings promised and a type and figure of them. Ho--calls the most earnest attention. shall prosper [in the thing] for which I sent it. That the promises of God shall all have their full accomplishment in due time, and not one iota or tittle of them shall fail, 1 Kings 8:56. It has tidings for us of great truth; and the fault will be ours if the tidings be not also of great joy. God's glorious day of restoration. This is set forth under a figure drawn from the rain and the snow. 2. First, Gospel grace will set those at liberty that were in bondage to sin and Satan. SHALL. returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. to the earth; and are always effectual, being yea and amen in [2.] That God has a design in giving his Word to people. Christ Jesus; and being made good, fulfil purposes, or the good He'll bring it to pass if I just commit my way to Him. His plans for His people reach beyond And they learned that. And though that often falls on barren rocks, or on arid sands; on extended plains where no vegetation is produced, or in the wilderness where no man is, and seems to our eyes in vain, yet it is not so. (1.) The motives made use of to press these duties upon us: While he may be found--while he is near. And not to question and not to challenge and not to gripe and not to complain when things aren't going my way. God is saying, "You must see that you have forsaken Me in your quest for something to satisfy your thirst. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Void Without success. Isaiah 55:11 - Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary, Isaiah 55:11 - Annotated Bible by A.C. 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And for you to hold the truth of God, and yet exalt yourself and your thoughts and your ways above Him is holding the truth of God in unrighteousness. That according to the different errands on which the word is sent it will have its different effects. It turns blue with all of the beautiful flowers, as the seeds have been touched by the rain and brought forth into life. THE FREE OFFER OF PARDONING GRACE It shall be to him for a name, by which he will be made known and praised, and by it the people of God shall be encouraged. Nay, there must be not only a change of the way, but a change of the mind; the unrighteous must forsake his thoughts. Many were more concerned with making life easier for themselves than with knowing God and looking to him for their provision. from heaven, as though God himself spoke them at this moment out of context shows, for spiritual blessings. ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS THE CERTAIN FULFILMENT OF WHAT YAHWEH HAS PURPOSED THROUGH THE POWER Or, rather, it is to be understood as an encouragement to us to depend upon God's promise to pardon sin, upon repentance. _S _For as the rain cometh down_ To water and refresh the earth, and get to know the Bible better! Now God here uses a very common figure-an occurrence of nature, the rain and the snow, to illustrate His Word. Those that were as thorns and briers, good for nothing but the fire, nay, hurtful and vexatious, shall become graceful and useful as the fir-tree and the myrtle-tree. Isaiah 55:11. (2.) Christ, the eternal Word, who is called the Word of God, and may What does it mean to "comfort all that mourn" in Isaiah 61:2. Isaiah 54:9 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. My kids may do a lot of bad things, but they don't whine. _The sure mercies of David (Isaiah 55:3) _ 3. Now, God detests and hates commercialism. It turns yellow. He is slow to anger and desires to restore to them the joy of their salvation - but they must listen to His voice, hear His word, partake of what is good, and delight their soul in the abundance of His blessings. If we look down to this earth, we find God's word there powerful and effectual, and answering all its great intentions, Isaiah 55:10; Isaiah 55:11. Isaiah 55:11 King James Version (KJV 1900) 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: It shall not return unto me void, But it shall accomplish that which I please, And it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (2.) and your labour for that which satisfieth not? And this is no less true for the Church today. The church's enemies were as thorns and briers; but, instead of them, God will raise up friends to be her protection and ornament. Oh man, how foolish! 0 Responses They shall go out and be led forth. The Lord offers all those who are weary, heavy-laden, hungry . God warns against this self-centred attitude and invites them to trust fully in him. There may come such a time in this life, when the heart is incurably hardened; it is certain that at death and judgment the door will be shut,Luke 16:26; Luke 13:25; Luke 13:26. What does Isaiah 55:11 mean? "To give seed to the sower and bread to the eater." Man without the Word of God remains dead, lifeless, barren, deserty. You do what You know is best." 2. I'm speaking this into existence. Isaiah 55:6-7. and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Now if I did it my way, I would never have any troubles. Be sorry that you have lost him; be solicitous to find him; take the appointed method of finding him, making use of Christ as your way, the Spirit as your guide, and the word as your rule." of Of course, I'm very intolerable towards whining. The choice of God's blessing or cursings is simplyan invitation to believe, or a warning against unbelief. CHAPTER 55 He has scheduled every day of our lives and wants us to trust His Word. They were to call on Him while He was near. Thorns and briers came in with sin and were the fruits of the curse, Genesis 3:18. GODS SPECIAL SERVANT "). They were to hear what He had to tell them, for the thoughts of God are not the thoughts of men. self-fulfilling energy (see on ch. 11So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it: THE *LORDS INVITATION Cf. you into singing._ Virgil has the like ideas. Similarly, every warning that God has given to the ungodly, and those who spurn His Word, ignore His warnings and rejoice in iniquity, will be fulfilled. so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please . But that's not God's way. Isaiah 55:1-13.THE CALL OF THE GENTILE WORLD TO FAITH THE RESULT OF GOD'S GRACE TO THE JEWS FIRST. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper . All rights reserved. But just get a few inches of rain, the beauty, the glory that is there as the rain sparks into life. Although, therefore, he brings forward witnesses from the earth, he declares that all that they have promised shall be ratified and sure; and, in order to impress more deeply on the minds of men the power and efficacy of preaching, he declares that he does not cast that precious seed at random, but appoints it for a fixed purpose, and consequently that we ought to entertain no doubt as to the effect; for there is nothing to which mortals are more prone than to judge of God from themselves so as to withhold belief from his voice. And He's going to bring it down. I want You to do it!" IT SHALL NOT RETURN UNTO ME VOID - It CHAPTER 55 SALVATION'S OFFER AND PROVISION Israel would be restored, not for their sake, but to show the world that God is in control of history. heaven, and come from thence as the rain and snow do; are the II. 2. The Resurrection is the . Isaiah 55:1-13 10 "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; 11 So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I . Isaiah 55:11, NLT: It is the same with my word. Renew our desire to share the gospel with the lost and bring many to faith in Christ in these closing days of the Church age. "The message, that proceeded from My mouth will not return to Me without being fulfilled." without watering the earth. But you see, the difference between God's thoughts and my thoughts, and God's ways and my ways, is that God knows the end from the beginning. Isaiah 55:11. It is to turn from sin; it is to forsake it. Taking advantage of people's misfortunes. Isaiah 55:11 In-Context. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the . It is proof of the fullness of his mercy. the ISAIAHNOTE ON ISAIAH 55:10 As THE RAIN AND THE SNOW cannot fail to If it be not a savour of life unto life, it will be a savour of death unto death; if it do not convince the conscience and soften the heart, it will sear the conscience and harden the heart; if it do not ripen for heaven, it will ripen for hell. And this shall redound much to the honour of God and be to him for a name. 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I've always said, hey, if you're not a Christian be sure that you give your life to the Lord before you take your vacation. Profiteering on someone else. New Living Translation It is the same with my word. "So is My Word, it shall not return unto Me void." We must alter our judgments concerning persons and things, dislodge the corrupt imaginations and quit the vain pretences under which an unsanctified heart shelters itself. SEEK YAHWEH, FOR THE GREAT DELIVERANCE IS AT HAND. It returns not re infect--without having accomplished its end, but waters the earth, which he is therefore said to do from his chambers,Psalms 104:13. Despite breaking their covenant with the Lord, staying in apostasy, and indulging in spiritual adultery, the Lord is ready and willing to save His people from their sins. And oh, you'll just come in tune and in harmony with God's creation. Isaiah 55:10. This I ask in Jesus' name and for His dear name's sake, AMEN. What Does the Bible Tell Us about Conviction? Instead, i. tru EXPOSITION CHAPTER XXII he hath once spoken. thirsteth--has a keen sense of need ( Matthew 5:6). Let us now improve our advantages and opportunities; for now is the accepted time. Isaiah 55:7. How foolish, therefore, to ignore God's instruction. How that they come down from heaven, even as God's Word has come to us not as an invention of man as some would have you to think, but "all scripture is given by inspiration of God" ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ). And I'll tell you, you'll see things through Christ-filled eyes that you have never seen before. unsatisfactory present. blessings of grace for them, and accomplished the whole will and The people are not ripe Ho, every one that thirsteth (Isaiah 55:1), Isaiah 9:8); and its silent but rain or snow, ( Hosea 6:3 ) , he came To the deliverance and return of the Jews out of Babylon. Isaiah 55:10. And according to his order they come down from heaven, and do whatsoever he commands them upon the face of the world, whether it be for correction, or for his land, or for mercy,Isaiah 55:12; Isaiah 55:13. Seek for him, and enquire after him, as your portion and happiness; seek to be reconciled to him and acquainted with him, and to be happy in his favour. My good word, as the Targum; this may either be understood of There is a second reason sinners need to change their ways and thoughts, with the Lords help, and that is because the Word of the Lord is absolutely dependable. Peter reminds us "the prophetic Word is an altogether reliable thing. get to know the Bible better! When Gods people take his message to other nations, people who previously had no knowledge of God will become followers of the God of Israel. 11 So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Not to give God such a miserable time.Oh again, if I were God, man, would I put a plug in some people's mouths as they come whining and complaining. It is never spoken in vain, and never fails to produce the effect which he intends. _As the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and adapted to produce an effect on the hard and sterile hearts of men as Now how high that is, I don't know and I don't think anybody knows, but it's out there. come to the waters, and he that has no money; come, buy, and eat; yea, come, and buy the wine and milk without money and without price ( Isaiah 55:1 ). Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word. Isaiah 55:10-11New International Version. _The invitation to everyone and the promise (Isaiah 55:1) _ 2. You go forth with the Word of God, the seed. Every promise God made to His people and every word that is written in Scripture is true and will certainlycome to pass at His appointed time, and in His appointed way. So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. All that God has purposed will come to pass. See Isaiah 6:9; Isaiah 6:9. Destroy it. interpreted of God's word of promise; the promises are made in The accomplishment of the predictions relating to that great deliverance would be a pledge and earnest of the performance of all the other promises; for thereby it shall appear that he is faithful who has promised. It shall be for an everlasting sign of God's favour to them, assuring them that, though it may for a time be clouded, it shall never be cut off. What God has prepared for his people is greater than they have ever imagined (8-9).As surely as rain soaks into the ground and makes plants grow (it does not float back up to the clouds), so will Gods promise of Israels restoration come true (it will not return to God fruitless). He's going to accomplish the purposes for which He sent it. And I can imagine God's attitude towards the constant griping and whining and all that He hears from people because He isn't doing something to suit me, to suit my way. Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. I just commit myself and my ways to You, Lord. Isaiah 55:11King James Version. God's word, when He sends it down from heaven, does not return to Him null and void. Or when long presented - apparently long in vain - it ultimately becomes successful, and sinners are at last brought to abandon their sins, and to turn unto God. effect; he produced a large harvest of souls, and procured all The wicked must forsake his way, his evil way, as we would forsake a false way that will never bring us to the happiness we aim at, and a dangerous way, that leads to destruction. Rain and snow are water in its two forms as it normally comes from heaven to Palestine. Because now I am exalting my knowledge above God's. 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Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon ( Isaiah 55:5-7 ). 11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. Christine Crouse, January 13 2016 sinners. Yahweh, for the time is at hand. THE CRIES OF THE WATER-CARRIERS Seek him whom you have left by revolting from your allegiance to him and whom you have lost by provoking him to withdraw his favour from you. They shall go out, not with trembling, but with triumph, not with any regret to part with Babylon, or any fear of being fetched back, but with joy and peace. this chapter: or rather it may be meant of the word of the "But" (says God) "my thoughts in this matter are not as yours, but as far above them as the heaven is above the earth." It is indeed often rejected and despised. That's the wrong way to hold the truth of God because you say, "Well, God is supreme, God knows everything." Read full chapter. God lets me experience weaknesses. You can be sure that I will abundantly pardon your waywardness. No money. Seek ye the Lord, &c. Having discoursed of the office and work of Christ, and showed that he should call people and nations to himself and to God, the prophet now endeavours to persuade the people to hearken to his call, and to seek the Lord; that is, to labour to get the knowledge of God's will, and to obtain his grace and favour, neither of which could be obtained save . Here is a call to the unconverted, to the wicked and the unrighteous--to the wicked, who live in known gross sins, to the unrighteous, who live in the neglect of plain duties: to them is the word of this salvation sent, and all possible assurance given that penitent sinners shall find God a pardoning God. "Commit your way unto the Lord, and He shall bring it to pass" ( Psalms 37:5 ). it is accompanied with a divine energy; it is the power of God to Whatever He purposes. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. Jewish and Gentile world. My ways are not your ways.". That God has a design in giving his Word to people. commercialism. There is such a difference, and yet herein is the folly of man, because I get angry with God sometimes because He doesn't do it my way. of "My Word, which goes forth from My mouth will not return to Me empty", is God's promise to the Church, as well as to His people Israel. 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