Blessing of the Millennial Kingdom

Isaiah 25:1–12
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This chapter describes how the Lord will preserve His people. Isaiah describes the situation which will exist when the kingdom is established on earth. He speaks of a future time when Israel and other nations will feast in peace and prosperity. This is after the worldwide judgment of God and it is referred to in the book of Revelation as the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth.

In this song we find three striking images:

1. The ruined city (vv 1-3) - Reference to “the city” (vv 2-3) is a generic term for all cities. In Isaiah’s time the people fled to the walled cities for protection. However, the great cities of the world will offer no protection when God pours out His wrath on the nations (Rev. 16:19).
2. The refuge (vv 4-5) - God will be a refuge for His believing people during the great tribulation just prior to the millennial rein. He has always cared for His own through times of trial and judgment. He guarded Israel when His judgments fell on Egypt (Ex. 8:22-12:13). He kept Noah and his family through the flood (Gen. 6-8). He protected Rahab and her family when Jericho fell (Joshua 6:25). Down through centuries He has kept His people in spite of the attacks of Satan (Matt. 16:18) and will deliver His church from the wrath to come.
3. The feast (vv 6-12) - The “feast” (v. 6) to the Old Testament Jew was a picture of the Kingdom age when the Messiah would reign over Israel and all the nations of the world. The “covering” and “veil” (v. 7) may refer to the blindness of Israel to Jesus Christ. When Christ comes back Israel “shall look upon me whom they have pierced” (Zach. 12:10).

Application

It is comforting to know that when the Lord speaks, He does what he says and His plans and activities are closely tied to His word. I want to be ready and waiting for the Lord’s return to earth.