Isaiah 48 - I Told You So!

 

Isaiah 48 – I Told You So!

 

When you end up in trouble because you did not listen to sound advice, the last thing you want to hear is “I told you so!”  But that is just what God says to Israel.  He had warned them that their sins would bring judgment, but they hardened their hearts and closed their ears.

 

The captivity was about to end. It had been a time for refining for the nation. (I Peter 1:7), but they had learned to turn from idols and trust God alone. If you resist, the fire will burn you and make you hard; if you submit, the fire will purify you and make you tender.

 

God declares new things (Isa. 42:9) and does new things (Isa. 43:19) and His people can hear new things. As you obey God, He leads you, gives you peace, and meets your needs. No matter how weak you are, you can lean on Him.

 

There is no peace to the wicked. Our Lord Jesus brings us peace but to those who reject Him, they will never have peace.

 

The Israelites boast about being the children of God. It is true that God chose them to be His people, but they have turned away from Him and now they are strangers to Him. They are His children in name only. We too, can fall into the same dilemmas as being Christians in name only. God did not choose the Israelites because they were superior in any way and He does not chose us because we are superior. He chose the Israelites and us through His grace and because He sees our great need for Him. God has never fully blessed Israel and He has never blessed us as much as He would like. This is not God’s fault. It is ours because we let our selfish desires get in the way of following the directions God leads us.  

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.