072. Isaiah’s Trust In God And Prayer For The Church.

Isaiah’s Trust In God And Prayer For The Church.

Prayer of the Church as recorded.—Isaiah 26:1-19.

Many and often were the prophet’s prayers offered at the throne of the Eternal, the silent night watches and early morning hour found him engaged in this high communing, and it is no wonder his heart was the abode of that peace the world knows not of, or that the trust and confidence he expresses should in so large a measure be enjoyed by him. The prayer following is full of that victory God gives to his people over their foes. The day spoken of in the first verse refers to that point in the future when the New Testament Babylon shall be destroyed; then shall the Church break forth with this prayer or thanksgiving. The ruin of Rome will prepare the way for the establishment of the church of God. “The foot of the poor and needy” God will make a powerful instrument in carrying out his mighty plans. The “righteous nation,” instead of being confined to Judea will be finally extended to all the ends of the earth. In Israel, the very land of righteousness, were many hardened and impenitent; this seems to cause great grief in the prophet’s heart, and he bewails bitterly their blindness.