![]() ![]() ![]() rash-rather, "the hasty" contrast "shall not make haste" ( Isaiah 28:16 ) the reckless who will not take time to weigh religious truth aright. Them that hear-the people under instruction ( Isaiah 35:5 Isaiah 35:6 ).Ĥ. Rivers-as refreshing as water and the cool shade are to the heated traveller ( Isaiah 35:6 Isaiah 35:7, 41:18 ). Not as MAURER explains, " every one of the princes shall be," &c. a man-rather, the man Christ it is as "the Son of man" He is to reign, as it was as Son of man He suffered ( Matthew 26:64, John 5:27, 19:5 ). Princes-subordinate referring to all in authority under Christ in the coming kingdom on earth, for example, the apostles, &c. If he be meant at all, it can only be as a type of Messiah the King, to whom alone the language is fully applicable ( Hosea 3:5, Zechariah 9:9 world kings, who have exercised their power against God, instead of for God, to the rightful King of kings ( Ezekiel 21:27, Daniel 7:13 Daniel 7:14 ). king-not Hezekiah, who was already on the throne, whereas a future time is contemplated. ![]() The assurance of the final prosperity of the Church is repeated ( Isaiah 32:15-20 ).ġ. The period of wrath before that happy state ( Isaiah 32:9-14 ). The times of purity and happiness which shall follow the defeat of the enemies of Jehovah's people ( Isaiah 32:1-8 ). MESSIAH'S KINGDOM DESOLATIONS, TO BE SUCCEEDED BY LASTING PEACE, THE SPIRIT HAVING BEEN POURED OUT. The good seed of the word shall be sown in all places, and be watered by Divine grace and laborious, patient labourers shall be sent forth into God's husbandry. And real holiness is real happiness now, and shall be perfect happiness, that is, perfect holiness for ever. True satisfaction is to be had only in true religion. Peace and quietness shall be found in the way and work of righteousness. The present state of the Jews shall continue until a more abundant pouring out of the Spirit from on high. Blessed times shall be brought in by the pouring out of the Spirit from on high then, and not till then, there will be good times. Alas! how many careless ones there are, who support self-indulgence by shameful niggardliness! We deserve to be deprived of the supports of life, when we make them the food of lusts. Verses 9-20 When there was so much provocation given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. The liberal soul devises liberal things concerning God, and desires that He will grant wisdom and prudence, the comforts of his presence, the influence of his Spirit, and in due time the enjoyment of his glory. Let us seek to have our hearts more freed from selfishness. See what pains sinners take in sin they labour at it, their hearts are intent upon it, and with art they work iniquity but this is our comfort, that they can do no more mischief than God permits. To him let the trembling sinner flee for refuge for he alone can protect and refresh us in every trial. Christ bore the storm himself, to keep it off from us. ![]() The consolations and graces of his Spirit are as rivers of water in this dry land and as the overhanging rock affords refreshing shade and shelter to the weary traveller in the desert, so his power, truth, and love, yield the believer the only real protection and refreshment in the weary land through which he journeys to heaven. Verses 1-8 Christ our righteous King, and his true disciples, are evidently here intended. (1-8) An interval of trouble, yet comfort and blessings in the end. ![]()
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