When Isaiah’s prophetic book comes to a close, we are not only given a view of ethnic Israel’s future but that of the entire world. Isaiah 66 leaves us not in time but in eternity. Mark the following points of Isaiah’s last prophetic words. First, there is coming a final judgment where the Lord Himself will render the verdict and execution upon sinners! 66:16 “...and by His sword, with all flesh; and those slain by the Lord shall be many.”
Second, the Lord will gather all nations before Him and they shall see His glory and worship Him as the true God. v18 “For I know their works and their thoughts, and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see My glory.”
Third, the glory of God will be carried to the ends of the earth through the sending of missionaries, and as a result, many will come into the Kingdom. vv19-21 “...I will send survivors to the nations...they shall declare My glory among the nations...some of them I will take for priests...”
Fourth, those who are in Christ and love the Lord will dwell forever in His presence and worship Him. vv 22-23 “...so shall your offspring and your remain...all flesh shall come to worship before Me...”
Fifth, those who are not in Christ shall dwell where v24 “...their worm shall not die, their fire shall not be quenched...”
Friends, this is how time will end and all things come to a conclusion. Where will you be? WIth those who have embraced and followed the Son? Or among those who always thought they would worship their own way?
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