Isaiah 59:1-9 Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:… I. IT BRINGS SEPARATION. Instead of running to God, we flee from Him. His dazzling majesty appals us. His righteousness and purity compel us to hide from Him. II. IT BRINGS DISENCHANTMENT AND DISILLUSIONMENT. For a little we arc fascinated, beguiled, befooled; but soon there is a rude awakening. "Their webs shall not become garments," etc. (ver. 6). The mirage fades await and we discover to our dismay that there is nothing around or within us but a desert of sand and thorns. III. IT BRINGS BEWILDERMENT AND PERPLEXITY (ver. 9). We are in doubt regarding the most elementary matters of belief and behaviour. (A. Smellie, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: |
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