Isaiah 39-40
Chapter 39: Hezekiah reveals his truth
Hezekiah
entertains the envoys from the king of Babylon, showing them all his treasures.
Isaiah reproves him, saying that all treasures will be taken to Babylon at a
future date. Hezekiah is relieved that he himself will not see this happen.
Chapter 40: Run and Not be Weary
Comfort ye, my people. A voice in
the wilderness cries, “…Prepare ye the way of the Lord…” (Isaiah 40:3) Every
valley shall be exalted, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed. The grass
withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. Zion and
Jerusalem, who bring good tidings, are invited to tell the cities of Judah to
behold their God. The Lord will feed his flock like a shepherd. God’s greatness
surpasses all nations, and all idols. He brings the princes and the judges of
the earth to nothing. But the weak shall be strengthened…
“…they that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they
shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
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