Isaiah:25

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* Verse 1-5 - However this might show the deliverance of the Jews out of captivity , it looked further , to the praises that should be offered up to God for Christ 's victories over our spiritual enemies , and the comforts he has provided for all believers . True faith simply credits the Lord 's testimony , and relies on his truth to perform his promises . As God weakens the strong who are proud and secure , so he strengthens the weak that are humble , and stay themselves upon him . God protects his people in all weathers . The Lord shelters those who trust in him from the insolence of oppressors . Their insolence is but the noise of strangers ; it is like the heat of the sun scorching in the middle of the day ; but where is it when the sun is set ? The Lord ever was , and ever will be , the Refuge of distressed believers . Having provided them a shelter , he teaches them to flee unto it . * Verse 6-8 - The kind reception of repentant sinners , is often in the New Testament likened to a feast . The guests invited are all people , Gentiles as well as Jews . There is that in the gospel which strengthens and makes glad the heart , and is fit for those who are under convictions of sin , and mourning for it . There is a veil spread over all nations , for all sat in darkness . But this veil the Lord will destroy , by the light of his gospel shining in the world , and the power of his Spirit opening men 's eyes to receive it . He will raise those to spiritual life who were long dead in trespasses and sins . Christ will himself , in his resurrection , triumph over death . Grief shall be banished ; there shall be perfect and endless joy . Those that mourn for sin shall be comforted . Those who suffer for Christ shall have consolations . But in the joys of heaven , and not short of them , will fully be brought to pass this saying , God shall wipe away all tears . The hope of this should now do away over-sorrow , all weeping that hinders sowing . Sometimes , in this world God takes away the reproach of his people from among men ; however , it will be done fully at the great day . Let us patiently bear sorrow and shame now ; both will be done away shortly . * Verse 9-12 - With joy and praise will those entertain the glad tidings of the Redeemer , who looked for him ; and with a triumphant song will glorified saints enter into the joy of their Lord . And it is not in vain to wait for him ; for the mercy comes at last , with abundant recompence for the delay . The hands once stretched out upon the cross , to make way for our salvation , will at length be stretched forth to destroy all impenitent sinners . Moab is here put for all adversaries of God 's people ; they shall all be trodden down or threshed . God shall bring down the pride of the enemies by one humbling judgment after another . This destruction of Moab is typical of Christ 's victory , and the pulling down of Satan 's strong holds . Therefore , beloved brethren , be ye stedfast , unmovable , always abounding in the work of the Lord ; for your labour is not in vain in the Lord . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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