Peace at Last

Isaiah 11:1–16
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Missionary Don Richardson who served for many years among the primitive tribes in Papua New Guinea wrote a book entitled “The Peace Child.” He tells the story of two tribes in Papua New Guinea who maintained a blood feud between themselves for several generations. … More

Peace

The Lord would cut down the forests and the mighty trees, but God’s kingdom will arise by a shoot coming up from the stump of Jesse, David’s father (Rev. 22:16). Isaiah undoubtedly was thinking of God’s promise to David (2 Sam. 7:16) that a Descendant of David will rule over his kingdom forever (v. 1). He will come directly from the line of David and will fulfill God’s promises in the Davidic Covenant. The Holy Spirit possesses all wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Isaiah wrote, “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power.” (v. 2)

As we read this passage from Isaiah it is important to understand that Isaiah describes not only the birth of Christ, but also His millennial reign (one thousand year). Isaiah described the righteous kingdom which the Messiah will set up (vv. 3-9). The curse will be lifted, peace and harmony will be present, and wild animals will again be tame and harmless to domesticated animals and humans. Isaiah spoke of the Lord’s gathering the people of Israel and Judah from all over the world (vv. 10-16). He compared it to a second “Exodus,” about 700 years earlier.

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Such peace and tranquility is possible only when Christ reigns over the earth.

Isaiah 11:1-16 (English Standard Version)

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