![]() And David was a witness of these promises (Isaiah 55:4). These "sure mercies" are also described here as an "everlasting covenant" that God is willing to make with all who "thirst" and come to God. Paul explained in his speech at Antioch of Pisidia in Acts 13:34 that this referred to Jesus being raised from the dead, and he goes on to cite Psalm 16 of David, which is full of many promises of future inheritance, blessings and pleasures. Verse 3 of Isaiah 55 mentions the "sure mercies of David" (Isaiah 55 3). Isaiah 55:2 mentions the bread analogy used by Jesus as well (see John 6:48-58). Jesus gave parables that picture salvation as partaking of a banquet (see Matthew 8:11 Luke 14:15-24). Notice also that the invitation to "eat" and "delight" in abundance can be likened to a banquet. "Abundance" is directly mentioned in verse 2 of Isaiah 55. As Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" (John 10:10)-meaning now and on into eternity beyond. Not only does God's salvation supply what is necessary for life, but it also provides what brings joy" ( Nelson Study Bible, note on verse 1). "Wine and milk are symbols of complete satisfaction ( Isaiah 55:2). It also involves a lifelong commitment to obeying God. Of course, what many do not understand is that repentance is more than just being sorry for past sins. God requires only true repentance accompanied by faith and then baptism (see Acts 2:38 Hebrews 11:6). It is a totally free gift-albeit a gift with conditions. We are told to buy even though we have no money. This ties back to earlier references in Isaiah, such as Isaiah 12:3 and Isaiah 44:3. Our Bible Commentary says this about Isaiah 55:Ĭhapter 55 begins with the analogy cited by Jesus in the New Testament of the water of life-the Holy Spirit (see John 4:10-14 John 7:37-38 Revelation 21:6 Revelation 22:1, Revelation 17). "My thoughts," says the Lord, "are not like yours, and my ways are different from yours. ![]() "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the Lord. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. ![]() "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord. In Isaiah 55:8 we find the phrase "my thoughts are not your thoughts." ![]()
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