Isaiah 51:5 · KJV

"My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust."

King James Version

Passage Context

³For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

⁴Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.

⁵My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

⁶Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

⁷Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.

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Devotional Reflection

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God's promises will always be true. He has fulfilled them in many different ways. He has punished wicked nations, redeemed Israel according to His promises, and sent Jesus as a Savior and Redeemer. But most importantly, Jesus stands at the edge of history, waiting to come back and bring full redemption for God's people and salvation for everyone who longs for His return.

Prayer

Supreme Lord, I long for truth, righteousness, and justice to triumph because there is so much injustice in the world. While I eagerly await Jesus' return, my heart also aches for the many people who do not know Him and for those who are disobedient to Your commands. I don't know what else to ask besides that Your will be done, just as it is in heaven, and may Your will come to pass starting with me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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